ABSTRACT

With this multivolume study, Anthony H. Cordesman once again proves that he is a leading authority on the affairs of the Middle Eastern states. Cordesman led this comprehensive net assessment of the political, economic, energy, security (both internal and external), and military trends in each of the Gulf states, as well as the power projection cap

chapter Chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter chapter 2|14 pages

External Security Issues

chapter chapter 3|26 pages

Internal Change and Internal Security

chapter |30 pages

Economic and Social Issues

chapter 5|16 pages

Oil and Petroleum Related Issues

chapter 6|26 pages

Saudi Military Forces

chapter 7|18 pages

The Saudi Army

chapter 8|5 pages

The Saudi National Guard

chapter 9|9 pages

The Saudi Navy

chapter 10|18 pages

The Saudi Air Force

chapter 11|6 pages

The Saudi Air Defense Force

chapter 13|3 pages

Saudi Missile Capabilities

chapter 14|16 pages

Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and the West

chapter |2 pages

Sources and Methods