Persian Gulf Security Issues

Lecture by Dr. Lawrence Rubin, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Tech 

Dr. Rubin is also the Associate Editor of the journal Terrorism and Political Violence. His areas of expertise include the Middle East and the Gulf as well as Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Policy.
 
The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran
continues. Tensions escalated in early 2020 as the United States began to intervene in the Gulf, launching an airstrike that killed two Iranian military commanders. What are the historical influences that have led to these tensions? What role, if any, should the United States play? Is using military force a viable foreign policy option for 2021 and beyond?