How Long to Read Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes]

How Long Does it Take to Read Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes]?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 53 minutes to read Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes] by Khalid Al-Rodhan

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Description

The significance of the Persian Gulf to international peace and security and to the global energy market cannot be overstated. Events such as the attacks of September 11 and the rise in energy demand and prices have only highlighted the importance of stability in the Gulf to the health of the global economy. This book demonstrates that the nature of military and political threats in the Gulf states (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Qatar, Yemen, and the UAE) has shifted during the past three years. Although the threat from Saddam Hussein's Iraq, which produced three recent, major conventional wars-Iran-Iraq (1980-88), Persian Gulf (1990), and Iraq (2003)-has largely disappeared, it has been replaced by concerns over the asymmetric warfare conducted by terrorist organizations and over the proliferation of WMDs by both states and terrorists. These developments are affecting the defense planning and strategic posture of each country, and this book analyzes developments in the force structures of the Gulf states and their ability to deal with this shift in the nature of the threat. The military and security forces of the Gulf states must evolve to adapt to the changing nature of the threat and take into account the risk of the Iraqi insurgency and the uncertainty surrounding Iraq's future. The key areas covered in this book include the internal terrorist threat to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states; the impact of Iran's nuclear program and the risk it poses to energy and internal security in the Gulf area; and border disputes within the region that could develop into conflict. In addition, the book studies the impact of the Iraq War on regional security and the fear of the insurgency spilling over into neighboring states. Cordesman and Al-Rodhan demonstrate a shift toward using internal security services to deal with the threat of extremism and asymmetric warfare. They also suggest that high energy prices and export revenues provide the Gulf countries the opportunity to upgrade their military forces and deal with their undercapitalization as a result of low oil prices in the 1990s. Moreover, they insist that the future of Iraq, the strategic and nuclear posture of Iran, and the terrorist threat will remain major risks and uncertainties in the short to medium run.

How long is Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes]?

Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes] by Khalid Al-Rodhan is 651 pages long, and a total of 163,401 words.

This makes it 220% the length of the average book. It also has 200% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 52 minutes to read Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes] aloud.

What Reading Level is Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes]?

Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars [2 volumes] is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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