Security in the Persian Gulf

Journal Article · · Foreign Aff.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/20040203· OSTI ID:6287550

Ramazani, R K

Iran's perceived role as guardian of the Persian Gulf has changed since the revolution, and the affected states are looking to the U.S. and Saudi Arabia to make larger military and economic commitments. The advantages and disadvantages of increased commitment are examined and a partnership of Persian Gulf States and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries is proposed. The partnership would encourage local initiatives to meet security needs and the U.S. could avoid becoming a near-monopoly arms supplier. Such a partnership would limit military supplies and facilities in the Middle East and would limit intervention in local affairs.

• OSTI ID: 6287550
• Journal Information: Foreign Aff.; (United States), Journal Name: Foreign Aff.; (United States) Vol. 57:4; ISSN FRNAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290200* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Economics & Sociology
293000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Policy
Legislation
& Regulation
ARABIAN SEA
EQUIPMENT
FOREIGN POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDIAN OCEAN
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
MIDDLE EAST
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
MILITARY FACILITIES
OECD
PERSIAN GULF
SEAS
SECURITY
SURFACE WATERS
VULNERABILITY