12296. DEFENDING THE KINGDOM: SAUDI DEFENSE STRATEGY SINCE THE GULF WAR. This paper examines Saudi Arabia defense strategy and issues since the Gulf War. The analysis begins with an overview and historical background of Saudi security issues in the aftermath of the Gulf War. This is followed by a detailed analysis of Saudi defense spending, military and defense capacities, and current and future security concerns. 15 pages, 49 footnotes, 34 bibliographic sources.