First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A Brief Geographical and Historical Survey The Military History of Bahrain in Modem Times 1 Bahrain, Islam and Foreign Invaders A - From the Advent of Islam to the Portuguese Invasion B - The Portuguese Invasion and its Lessons C - British Role in the Gulf 2 The Battle of Zubara and the Transformation of Bahrain A - Bahrain in the Eighteenth Century B - Zubara C - Battle of Zubara D - The Battle of Bahrain 3 Independence A - Building an Independent State B - Preparations for General Military Service C - First Steps D - The Defence Force and its Arab Role During the Ramadan War of 1973 E - The Role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia F - First Five- Year Plan G - Comprehensive Plan and the Creation of a Balanced Force H - The Navy 4 National Strategy for the Gulf Cooperation Council States Introduction A - National Goals of CCC States B - Dangers and Risk Factors Faced by CCC States C - National Strategy of CCC States D - The Concept of Military Strategy of the CCC States Summary, Conclusion