New Military Strategies in the Gulf: The Mirage of Autonomy in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar by Jean‑Loup Samaan

📘 New Military Strategies in the Gulf: The Mirage of Autonomy in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar by Jean‑Loup Samaan
🛡️ How Gulf States Are Shaping Their Own Security and Strategic Identity

In the wake of shifting global alliances, Gulf nations are pursuing a new path toward military independence—in Samaan’s first in-depth exploration of this trend, you’ll discover the reality behind the headlines. Drawing on interviews with top officials, recently declassified documents, and extensive fieldwork, this book provides a holistic view of how Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are redefining defense, diplomacy, and strategic partnerships. 

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• How Gulf states reformed their military education, governance, and force structure

• Efforts to build domestic defense industries and acquire new strategic capabilities

• A shift toward diversifying defense ties with Russia, China, Turkey—and the pitfalls therein

• The effect of military modernization on social militarization and the decline of GCC cooperation

• Deep dives into the Yemen conflict and its implications for Gulf military power

💡 Why You’ll Appreciate It:

• The only book to fully dissect Gulf military strategy in the “Gulf moment”

• Based on rare primary sources and authoritative interviews 

• Offers fresh analysis on strategic autonomy, Western reliance, and regional tensions

• Essential for students, defense experts, and anyone tracking Middle East security dynamics