Published Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Gulf states are diversifying security partnerships beyond the US
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The recent US-Iran war highlighted to Gulf states, like the UAE, that despite needing the US for security, they felt inadequately protected from Iranian attacks, spurring a strong desire to diversify partnerships with other global powers, including China, Europe, and India, rather than solely relying on the United States.