Anthony H. Cordesman

• Preface -- Overview -- Western Strategic Interests in the Southern Gulf -- The Military Build-Up in the Gulf and the Role of the USSR -- The Regional Threats to the Southern Gulf States -- The Southern Gulf States and Western Power Projection Capabilities -- The Military Capabilities and Vulnerabilities of the Southern Gulf States -- The Development of Saudi Forces -- The Regional Role of the Saudi Air Force -- The Saudi Arms Sale Crisis of 1985–1986 -- The West Enters the Gulf: 1985–1987 -- The West and Naval Conflict in the Gulf: 1987 -- The Future of Western Strategic Relations with the Southern Gulf

Anthony H. Cordesman

• Preface -- Overview -- Western Strategic Interests in the Southern Gulf -- The Military Build-Up in the Gulf and the Role of the USSR -- The Regional Threats to the Southern Gulf States -- The Southern Gulf States and Western Power Projection Capabilities -- The Military Capabilities and Vulnerabilities of the Southern Gulf States -- The Development of Saudi Forces -- The Regional Role of the Saudi Air Force -- The Saudi Arms Sale Crisis of 1985–1986 -- The West Enters the Gulf: 1985–1987 -- The West and Naval Conflict in the Gulf: 1987 -- The Future of Western Strategic Relations with the Southern Gulf

Anthony H. Cordesman

• Preface -- Overview -- Western Strategic Interests in the Southern Gulf -- The Military Build-Up in the Gulf and the Role of the USSR -- The Regional Threats to the Southern Gulf States -- The Southern Gulf States and Western Power Projection Capabilities -- The Military Capabilities and Vulnerabilities of the Southern Gulf States -- The Development of Saudi Forces -- The Regional Role of the Saudi Air Force -- The Saudi Arms Sale Crisis of 1985–1986 -- The West Enters the Gulf: 1985–1987 -- The West and Naval Conflict in the Gulf: 1987 -- The Future of Western Strategic Relations with the Southern Gulf