The American Cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council Countries 1991-2001

Abstract

Military cooperation between the United States and the GCC military cooperation 1991-2001.

In the Gulf region was still a strong regional imbalance, to address this situation, there were two options, the first is to continue the arms race which clearly does not accommodate all components option environment strategy. even in the case of a joint Gulf force, it is not easy to achieve strategic balance. The reason for this is the same strategy beliefs espoused by national leaders in the GCC, and not preference options to prepare for war and a low possibility of war themselves other agency allowance, the second option is to rely on what he called the United States a strategy (balance across The Balance of beach Shore) and that the great powers to achieve balance in the regional balance of power system, but without direct involvement in the strategic environment of the local area and implementation by building military bases in the region And rapid intervention area containing warehouses for ordnance and warships and etcetera. already the United States pursuing options with GCC States to achieve its goals and policy objectives.