Great Britain's legacy in the Persian Gulf. -- World War II and the arrival of the Americans. -- The early Cold War, the loss of India, and Nasser's revolt against the British, 1946-58. -- The British position in the Gulf under assault, 1958-67. -- Britain births a new Gulf order, 1968-71. -- The chaotic interregnum: America cries enough, 1972-91. -- Pax Americana-Bellum Americanum, 1991-present. -- Conclusion.

1. Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Persian Gulf Region
2. Persian Gulf Region -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
3. United States -- Foreign relations -- Persian Gulf Region
4. Persian Gulf Region -- Foreign relations -- United States
5. Americans -- Persian Gulf Region -- History
6. British -- Persian Gulf Region -- History
7. Persian Gulf Region -- Strategic aspects -- History