U.S. Military/Security Assistance for Saudi Arabia Strategic Implications for the 1990s.

摘要

Since the 1950s the United States has had a strong Military/Security Assistance program with Saudi Arabia. This paper looks at the history of this program in some detail. Additionally, the paper looks at the dynamics of military balance among the nations in the region which are friends and enemies to Saudi Arabia. The furthering of U.S. national interests through the development of strong ties with Saudi Arabia via the assistance programs is explored, and examples of quid pro quos are given. The paper then draws some conclusions and presents recommendations toward the continuance of this program between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The recommendations of this paper are for continued use of Security Assistance programs toward the longstanding U.S. friend, Saudi Arabia. The strong relationship developed between the two nations over the past several decades has generally served the key interests of the U.S. in the Middle East/Persian Gulf regions, and continued U.S. military support will help insure these bonds remain viable. Keywords: Military publications, Periodicals, Reports, Translations, Saudi Arabia. (eg)