New trends of the US policy in The Gulf region
Abstract
The paper describes the policy of the US in the Gulf region since the 1970s, when the US depended on its energy deliveries. For a long period of time the US was the main exporter of weapons to Arab monarchies of the region, and in the 2000-s it became their principal strategic ally. The production of shale oil in the USA resulted in reducing Washington’s involvement in the regional affairs. Another negative factor for the Gulf States became the improvement of relations between the USA and Iran. With the rise of President Trump to power, the situation has changed since he took a course to strengthen the strategic alliance with Arab countries of the region and to fight together with them against Iran.
About the Author
E. S. Melkumyan
Russian State University for the Humanities.
Russian Federation
Melkumyan Elena S. – Dr. in Political Science, professor, Department of Modern East, Faculty of History, Political Science and Law, Institute for History and Archives.
Russian Federation
Melkumyan Elena S. – Dr. in Political Science, professor, Department of Modern East, Faculty of History, Political Science and Law, Institute for History and Archives.
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For citations:
Melkumyan E.S. New trends of the US policy in The Gulf region. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin Series "Political Science. History. International Relations". 2017;(4/1):58-66. (In Russ.)
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