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Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Middle East

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?

Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction

How massive US footprint in the Gulf became a bullseye overnight
Middle East

How massive US footprint in the Gulf became a bullseye overnight

The Iran war will certainly spur conversation over whether partners need or want these huge bases anymore

How targeting water changes the entire face of the war
QiOSK

How targeting water changes the entire face of the war

Over the weekend, the conflict was escalated by attacks on water desalination plants in the Gulf region. This is huge.

Iran-Bahrain talks on horizon signal more sunset on US hegemony
Regions

Iran-Bahrain talks on horizon signal more sunset on US hegemony

Evidence that Washington can no longer dictate the order of enemies in the Middle East

Gulf states renew close ties amid Gaza war
Middle East

Gulf states renew close ties amid Gaza war

Gulf Cooperation Council countries have seen their share of internal crises but regional instability tends to be a unifying force

Saudi Arabia has most to lose if US strikes go sideways
Middle East

Saudi Arabia has most to lose if US strikes go sideways

Riyadh is among Gulf States expressing concern and even distancing themselves from Western attacks in Yemen