"This comprehensive work presents and in-depth analysis of how British since the 19th century, and more recently the United States, have influenced and shaped the politics and security of the Persian Gulf region... This is a truly remarkable book of major importance that crosses several disciplines. It is a must-read for those interested in Middle East history, strategic studies, military history, and American British diplomatic history." - Dr. Shaheen Ayubi, professor of Political Science, Rutgers University
"A superb political-military study of the Persian Gulf region that provides a sophisticated analysis of British interests, past and present, and how the United States inherited its current security role driven largely by Britain's withdrawal "East of Suez" and U.S. Cold War fears. It is a legacy, as Dr. Macris cogently points out in his conclusion, that the United States will continue to find difficult to discharge in the 21st century as guardian of global public goods." -- Frank L. Jones, Professor of Security Studies, U.S. Army War College
"Jeffrey Macris, has written a first-rate, timely and much-needed account of the handover of responsibility for the security of the Gulf from Britain to the United States during the past four decades. Let us hope that American and British policymakers will read it in order to avoid the mistakes of the past." -- Dr. Saul Kelly, Defence Studies Department, King's College, London, UK Joint Services Command and Staff College
"Prof. Macris's work is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the critically important Gulf region. His extensive research provides the reader with a well-written, balanced view of the roles of both of London and Washington in this area of the world." -- Miriam Joyce, Ph.D., Professor of History, Purdue University Calumet
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