Political Risk in the Gulf: The Impact of the Iran-Iraq War on Governments and Multinational Corporations
研究两伊战争对海湾合作委员会六国及在该地区经营的跨国公司的影响，分析各国为防范军事和革命行动外溢所做的政策调整，并检验战争对跨国公司销售、投资和合同的统计效应。
This article examines the impact of the Iran-Iraq War on the neighboring countries and MNCs that conduct business in the region. It identifies the political pressures exerted on the Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates) and discusses the changes that these countries undertook to guard against the possible spillover of military and revolutionary operations. Sales, investments, and contracts in these countries were statistically tested for significant effects on MNCs. This article also explains the historical roots of the Iran-Iraq War and the underlying political risks faced by governments in the region.