The Impact of New US Security Doctrine on Arm Race among Arab states of the Persian Gulf

The Impact of New US Security Doctrine on Arm Race among Arab states of the Persian GulfDr.Masoud MotallebiKamjo RahmaniAbstract:The security has been transformed in the globalization era. In fact, the complexities of security have increased. These complexities include the decline of states' security, the role of regional and transnational actors in security, and the importance of economic and cultural security. Given these conditions and certain characteristics of the Persian Gulf, the US security policy was transformed in the Persian Gulf. This policy adopted based on the role of regional states in security and balance of power, reform of the free market, institution, advanced education, active media, the rule of law and gradual democracy. This policy has also several features include the sale of conventional weapons to pro Western countries, to prevent regional states to acquire weapons of mass destruction and good relations with regional Arab states.Kew Words: United States, Security, Persian Gulf, Iran, Arms