Saudi AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System): American Foreign Policy in Conflict

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Abstract:

An analysis of the 1981 foreign military sale of AWACS and F-15 enhancement items to Saudi Arabia as an instrument of American foreign policy. Subject areas include a review of the political background and events leading up to the sale, a brief discussion of the major actors involved, and a more in- depth look at the congressional debate of the issue and resulting vote. Concluding remark s assess the congressional treatment of more recent and similar Middle East arms transfer proposals as well as the value of arms sale diplomacy as a realistic method of projecting U.S. influence into the Persian Gulf region.

Author(s):
Deegan, Jr, William F.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA178027
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AU-AWC-86-052
Monitor Series:
AWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM, *FOREIGN POLICY, *INTERNATIONAL TRADE, *WEAPONS, BACKGROUND, CONTROL SYSTEMS, JET FIGHTERS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, SAUDI ARABIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
*FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, F 15 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1986 Mar 01