Gulf Security in the Twenty-First Century
Abstract
This study contains strictly my personal views. It is intended to provide ideas about the security challenges facing the Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council(AGCC) states and the threats to the region that posed by Iran and Iraq. Based on this background information, I will suggest recommendations for future solutions and how to achieve Gulf Security in the twenty-first century. It is absolutely essential that AGCC States ensure their own security by taking necessary steps for greater unity. They must enhance and develop collective political, military and economical policies. AGCC should not base their relation with the West on oil only but link it to greater economic, political and security cooperation. They should all create permanent and common interests such as establishing joint ventures on a variety of issues. The ultimate strategic challenge for the AGCC States in the twenty-first century will be not only to deter and prepare to defend against external military threats, but also to insure that economic, political and social change remains evolutionary instead of becoming revolutionary. The challenges posed by the various forces that have been mentioned in this paper demand a collective responsive and flexible public policy within the Gulf.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA404696
Entities
People
- Mohammed Al Mazidi
Organizations
- United States Army War College