지정학적 환경 변화와 걸프 주요국의 안보 탈미화(脫美化)

Changes in the Global Geopolitical Environment and Security Diversification Strategies of the Gulf States

This study attempts to explain the diversification and de-Americanization of security strategies in major Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, resulting from the changes in the geopolitical environments of Gulf countries. In particular, in the formation of a new environment where Gulf countries can put not only the United States but also Russia as an option for the security guarantor, the perception of Saudi Arabia and the UAE to security policy has changed. In this paper, several cases are reviewed to explain the deterioration of the relationship between the US and major Gulf countries. Namely, the US' lukewarm responses to the Houthis' drone attack on UAE precipitating the repetition of oil resources weaponization, as we can witness form OPEC's rejection. Moreover, Russia's enhanced influence as well as the UAE's restoration of relations with the Assad Regime and its Pro-Russian aspects will be dealt with.