The Arab Gulf Area and the Conflicts Influencing It
Abstract
The Gulf area has a significant importance in today's world order. It is important geographically, politically, economically, and militarily. Beside these factors, there are in the region several contrasts and elements of tension due to different political regimes, religions and cultural heritages, economic resources and the existence of crisis situations. The region is considered a confrontation arena between the superpowers, since each has tried to establish and then promote its military presence and influence there. The region's nations have tried to cooperate among themselves to promote peace and security in the region. These attempts still need the support of superpowers and more effort to achieve the results they seek. This paper analyzes the situation in the region, focusing on its importance and elements of tension, and it examines the possibility of achieving a state of peace and security. This peace and security can be achieved through cooperative economic behavior as a prelude to achieving political stability and peace. The participation of both superpowers and all Arab countries in the region is an essential requirement to changing the Gulf area to a peaceful region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 25, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA233866
Entities
People
- Mohamed T. Mansour
Organizations
- United States Army War College