{"product_id":"us-strategic-interests-in-the-gulf-region-9780367215354","title":"U.S. Strategic Interests In The Gulf Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Gulf is a critical area for US interests, and this volume examines the causes and effects of instability, focusing on regional conflict, Soviet interests, Islamic fundamentalism, and US long-term policy. It analyzes the viability of alternative political and military strategies for the Gulf. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 246 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gulf, a region of significant importance to the United States, has a history of volatility. Numerous destabilizing factors have highlighted the vulnerability of Western interests in the region, including the political influence of OPEC, the downfall of the Shah of Iran, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Iran-Iraq War. This volume seeks to examine the underlying causes and consequences of instability in the Gulf, as well as the United States' policy responses to these challenges. The contributors analyze various aspects of regional conflict, Soviet interests, Islamic fundamentalism, and the United States' long-term strategy for safeguarding its interests in the region. They also discuss the options available to government planners and assess the viability of alternative political and military strategies for the Gulf in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gulf, a region of significant importance to the United States, has a history of volatility. Numerous destabilizing factors have highlighted the vulnerability of Western interests in the region, including the political influence of OPEC, the downfall of the Shah of Iran, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Iran-Iraq War. This volume seeks to examine the underlying causes and consequences of instability in the Gulf, as well as the United States' policy responses to these challenges. The contributors analyze various aspects of regional conflict, Soviet interests, Islamic fundamentalism, and the United States' long-term strategy for safeguarding its interests in the region. They also discuss the options available to government planners and assess the viability of alternative political and military strategies for the Gulf in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 358g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 x 228 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367215354\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wm. J. Olson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105121235194,"sku":"9780367215354","price":43.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659147768201_book.jpg?v=1659450994","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/us-strategic-interests-in-the-gulf-region-9780367215354","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}