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Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?
Middle East

Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?

To do so would rebuff Washington at a time when rebuilding and recalibrating in the wake of a shocking Iran War outcome is of the essence

'Deconfliction cell' is the first test of whether Israel can thwart Iran deal
Middle East

'Deconfliction cell' is the first test of whether Israel can thwart Iran deal

The mediators are determined not to let Lebanon be a poison pill, so they set up a mechanism to prevent the shaky MOU from falling apart

Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'
Middle East

Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'

Leaders in Muscat are struggling to balance their role as a mediator with Washington's 'us-vs-them' approach

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

These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists
Washington Politics

These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists

Many of them use their access to Washington to work for authoritarian states that want to influence our foreign policy

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