Deconstructing Peace and Security Dynamics in the Gulf Region

In: Sicherheit & Frieden, Band 37, Heft 3, S. 129-134

Abstract

This article focuses on current peace and security dynamics in the Gulf region. It applies system theory aspects to better understand the underlying patterns of evolving political alliances and fault lines. The article points out that power imbalances, frames of a common enemy and interconnected proxy conflicts keep frictions going. The author argues that dialogue efforts in this context need to address those structural impediments to peace in the region. The article concludes with general observations and conditions for a potential security architecture of the region.