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It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance

It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance

Summary

Gulf countries have long seen the United States as their key partner in security, energy, and trade. However, recent U.S. support for Israel's regional actions has sidelined Gulf concerns and risks regional stability and energy security.

Key Facts

  • Gulf states built a strong partnership with the U.S. covering security, energy, finance, and diplomacy.
  • Trade between the Gulf and the U.S. reached over $120 billion in 2024.
  • In 2025, Gulf and U.S. agreements on trade and investment exceeded $2 trillion.
  • Gulf sovereign wealth funds invested nearly $70 billion in U.S. assets in 2025.
  • The Gulf helped finance the U.S. government by buying Treasury bonds, supporting low borrowing costs.
  • Gulf countries sought economic diversification, regional stability, and energy security as their main goals.
  • The U.S. administration supported Israel's policy, which increased regional instability and threatened key energy routes.
  • This instability could affect global oil and gas markets and last for years.
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