The Central Division shapes US Air Force policies and programs that support US national security objectives within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. The Division pursues stability, economic development, and access within the region through international politico-military affairs, foreign military sales, education and training, cooperative research and development, and related endeavors in concert with US government, international, and industry partners.