WorldMisread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending 50 years of dependence

Iran’s attacks have exposed the limits of relying on guarantees from outside powers. The experience has highlighted the Gulf’s need to develop a security architecture of its own. The region, long seen as dependent on external protection, is now quietly moving away from that model. This marks a shift toward a Gulf-built approach to security.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-04 11:05Original