Arab Threat Perceptions and the Future of the U.S. Military Presence in the Middle East
Arab Threat Perceptions and the Future of the U.S. Military Presence in the Middle East

Author: W. Andrew Terrill

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 9781584877066

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"The threat perceptions of many Arab states aligned with the United States have changed significantly as a result of such dramatic events as the 2011 U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, the emergence and then fading of the Arab Spring, the rise of Iranian power and Tehran's nuclear agreement with key world powers, the Egyptian revolution and counterrevolution, and the development of civil wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. There have also been some notable differences that have developed between the United States and its Arab allies over how to address these issues and most especially Iranian regional ambitions. This report considers ways in which the United States might react to these events with a specific focus on military coordination and support to friendly Arab countries. It notes that a variety of U.S. officials remain intensely committed to a strong effort to work with Arab allies and to convince them that the United States will not abandon them or downgrade the importance of their security concerns"--Publisher's web site.

Arab Threat Perceptions and the Future of the U.s. Military Presence in the Middle East
Arab Threat Perceptions and the Future of the U.s. Military Presence in the Middle East

Author: Strategic Studies Strategic Studies Institute

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-05-09

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781533158895

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The threat perceptions of many Arab states aligned with the United States have changed significantly as a result of such dramatic events as the 2011 U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq, the emergence and then fading of the Arab Spring, the rise of Iranian power and Tehran's nuclear agreement with key world powers, the Egyptian revolution and counterrevolution, and the development of civil wars in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya. A particularly worrisome development and expansion has been the dramatic rise of the "Islamic State" (IS) organization which has seized considerable tracts of territory in Iraq and Syria and inspired terrorists throughout the region. Elsewhere in the region, the 2013 election of the pragmatic and statesmanlike Iranian president Hassan Rouhani is viewed by some Arab states as a potential opportunity but also a danger since the new Iranian government has a potentially shrewder and more effective president and cabinet than seen during the Ahmadinejad years. There have also been some notable differences that have developed between the United States and its Arab allies over how to address these issues and most especially Iranian regional ambitions.

View from the East
View from the East

Author: Brent J. Talbot

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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This is the 48th volume in the Occasional Paper series of the U.S. Air Force Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). This timely and insightful set of papers written by two USAF area specialists provides complementary -- and together comprehensive -- coverage of the critical topic of Arab perceptions of United States policy. Further, the papers expand that coverage to address in detail some of the implications of those perceptions for U.S. military presence and policy in the region. Brent Talbot focuses his analysis on the key segment of the region's population that stands between the totally dispossessed and deprived radical base and some entrenched, corrupt regimes. This Arab majority, he argues, can reshape the region's states into culturally compatible and accountable (if not purely democratic by western standards) revisionist Arab and Islamic political and economic states that are much more compatible with U.S. values and presence. This is a significant message in terms of the longer-term strategic postscript to the current U.S.-Iraq conflict. Mike Meyer focuses his analysis at the more operational level of U.S. military personnel on the ground in the region, but comes to complementary conclusions as to U.S. public diplomacy and presence. He argues that American military personnel and programs must purposefully shape the relationships -- and through them perceptions and attitudes -- with the emerging military and political leaders in this region of transition. This approach also provides a key element to the state-building exercise that will likely soon present itself. Together, the two papers suggest a wisdom of experience -- academic and practical -- that is essential to the high-stakes endgame that lies before us.

Through the Lens of Cultural Awareness
Through the Lens of Cultural Awareness

Author: Combat Studies Institute Press

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-08

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781079221022

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Conducting the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and projecting United States (US) influence worldwide has meant an increasing number of US diplomats and military forces are assigned to locations around the world, some of which have not previously had a significant US presence. In the current security environment, understanding foreign cultures and societies has become a national priority. Cultural understanding is necessary both to defeat adversaries and to work successfully with allies.

America's Credibility at Stake: Arab Perceptions of US Foreign Policy
America's Credibility at Stake: Arab Perceptions of US Foreign Policy

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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Arab perceptions of US foreign policy toward the Arab world, particularly since the onset of the second, or Al-Aqsa intifada, are abysmal United States foreign policy is viewed by Arab populaces and Arab governments as biased against the Arabs and in favor of Israel From the Arab view, two lesser factors that contribute to Arab feelings that US policies are unjust include the long-term American presence in the Arabian (or Persian) Gulf and America giving only lip service to promoting democracy in the Middle East, Two dominant issues that incite Arab opinion against US foreign policy are America 5 dealings with Iraq over the past decade and America's handling of the Arab-Israeli conflict, This paper seeks to introduce and explain in detail Arab reactions to US foreign policy toward the Arab world, For his research, the author relied heavily on interviews he conducted and discussions he had during from his tour in Syria and on interviews conducted with subject matter experts in Washington, DC, Finally, the author relied on press reporting from the Arab world and from some US sources, The author believes that although Arab resentment over US policies is unlikely to become positive in the immediate future, certain proactive US initiatives can more favorably affect Arab opinion over the long term. To better promote its interests in the volatile Middle East, America must adopt an enhanced and integrative approach to fuse together the military, economic, diplomatic, and informational instruments of power.

The Gulf Moment
The Gulf Moment

Author: Florence Gaub

Publisher: Department of the Army

Published: 2015-05

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781584876816

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This monograph examines the impact the "Arab Spring" has had on how Arab states relate to each other post-regime change and post-Islamist electoral victory. It shows that the region is undergoing a profound change as some traditional regional policy actors are paralyzed by internal turmoil (such as Syria or Egypt), while others do not have a regional ambition (such as Algeria or Morocco). The region has therefore entered a "Gulf moment" where key decisions pertaining to the region's future are now taken in Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. From mere bystanders of regional politics, the Gulf States have moved to players with both the ambition and capability to shape the regional set-up. As the ripple effects of their 2014 rift shows, this has wider Arab impact. Audience: Students pursuing coursework in World History classes, such as Regional and Interregional interactions for Advanced Placement World History classes, and those students with a focus on Middle Eastern countries may benefit from this book the most. Foreign policy advocates, international relations scholars, political scientists, and others that may be interested in the Middle East dynamic as their powers for collaboration begin to show a struggle as their power epicenter moves from Cairo to the Gulf states. Related products: United States Gulf Cooperation Council Security Cooperation in a Multipolar World can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01126-5 Arab Threat Perceptions and the Future of the U.S. Military Presence in the Middle East can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01193-1 The New Arab Regional Order: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Policy is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01171-1 Maneuvering the Islamist-Secularist Divide in the Arab World: How the United States Can Preserve Its Interests and Values in an Increasingly Polarized Environment is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01126-5

The Future Security Environment in the Middle East
The Future Security Environment in the Middle East

Author: Nora Bensahel

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2004-03-12

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 083303619X

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This report identifies several important trends that are shaping regional security. It examines traditional security concerns, such as energy security and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as newer challenges posed by political reform, economic reform, civil-military relations, leadership change, and the information revolution. The report concludes by identifying the implications of these trends for U.S. foreign policy.