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Staying in the Gulf: The Changing Cost and Strategic Advantages

January 8, 2020

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Despite growing geopolitical tension, the United States still has vital interests in the Gulf region. In this presentation, the CSIS Burke Chair outlines the benefits of a continuing presence in the Gulf from both a strategic and economic perspective. In addition, the report demonstrates how U.S. engagement in the region fits into the context of broader military and budgetary commitments.

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Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy
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