Challenges to Persian Gulf Security: How Should the United States Respond?

Authors

Judith S. Yaphe, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

Persian Gulf security challenges will increasingly pose difficult choices for the next administration. Iran’s quest for regional preeminence, driven by the impulses of exceptionalism and self-sufficiency that are deeply engrained in the country’s political psyche, will not slacken any time soon. Seeing such preeminence as its historic prerogative, Tehran still aspires to acquire a military posture, including nuclear capability, commensurate with that vision.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Region(s)

Middle East, Persian Gulf

Topic(s)

National Security, Strategic Competition, Defense Policy

Publication Date

11-2008

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

Persian Gulf security challenges, U.S. policy toward the Gulf, Iran regional ambitions, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security, Middle East strategic stability, Iran-U.S. relations, regional security cooperation

Recommended Citation

Yaphe, Judith S., "Challenges to Persian Gulf Security: How Should the United States Respond?" (2008). Strategic Forums. 37.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/37