The Gulf region's relations with the outside world are changing radically. The Gulf's major trading partners are now no longer predominantly Western. China, in particular, now has a significant stake and highly critical interests in the region. This book examines the range of security issues which this situation has given rise to.

Introduction Steven W. Hook and Tim Niblock 1. Strategic Economic Relationships and Strategic Openings in the Gulf Tim Niblock 2. Hegemonic Stability and American Power Steven W. Hook 3. Arabia to Asia: The Myths and Merits of an American “Pivot” John Duke Anthony 4. The Evolving American Security Role in the Gulf David B. Des Roches 5. The Eagle’s Nest in the Gulf: Analysis of US Military Deployment in the GCC Countries (1991-2014) Degang Sun and Yahia H. Zoubir 6. The Future of a Critical US Relationship in the Gulf: US-Saudi Relations and the Rise of the Saudi “Garrison State” Mohammed Turki Al-Sudairi 7. America’s Monetary Stake in the Gulf and the Looming Challenge of the Petroyuan Flynt Leverett and Hillary Mann Leverett 8. Emerging Dynamics of US-Gulf Engagement: India’s Policy Options Girijesh Pant 9. The European Union in the Gulf: New Opportunities for Cooperation Cinzia Bianco 10. On the Right Side of History? US Transitions and the Possibilities of a British Strategic Role in the Gulf Saul Kelly and Gareth Stansfield