مجلة دراسات إقلیمیة

الملخص

U.S. military existence all over the world has become an actual fact especially in the Arab Gulf region. Al- Dhahran air base is considered one of the eldest U.S. bases in the region. But the American existence took new forms after 1962 after it had left it officially. Its existence has become an issue of maneuvering, training and cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
This base has played a significant role in all crises and wars occurred in the area since the second world war till the three Gulf wars. This base was within U.S. strategy and an active part in U.S. tactics in Arab Gulf.