Gulf International Forum – serie

The Gulf Crisis marks a clear dividing line in the history of the Gulf Cooperation Council, reflecting a change in the political, economic, security, social and media realities of the intra-GCC relationship. The question on everyone's mind: will this Crisis be the final nail in the coffin of the Gulf Cooperation Council after nearly four decades?

The defence and security status of the Gulf region is facing a dilemma between the maintenance of regional security and the preservation of domestic security interests. The consequences for the Gulf and the greater Middle East are addressed in this edited volume, with contributions from practitioners as well as academics. For a variety of contributing factors, the defence and security status of the Gulf region is facing a dilemma between the maintenance of regional security and the preservation of domestic security interests. This dilemma stems from the perceived decline of U.S. influence and lingering consequences of the Arab Spring movements. Divisions and armed conflicts, both within the Gulf itself and the surrounding region, are a result of this changing political order and the ascension of many of the Gulf states on the international scene. These evolving dynamics will set in motion various defence and security consequences for the Gulf and the greater Middle East which are addressed in this edited volume. With contributions from practitioners as well as academics, this book will be a vital resource for both researchers and policymakers.