Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence
Summary
The Gulf region has experienced repeated conflicts despite attempts at peace, mainly due to tensions with Iran. Gulf countries have strong air and missile defenses supported by the US, but political agreements have failed to prevent attacks or ensure stability.Key Facts
- Ceasefires and peace agreements in the Gulf have repeatedly failed within months.
- Iran has launched attacks targeting both military and civilian sites like airports, power stations, and water plants.
- Gulf countries intercepted most Iranian missiles using defenses integrated with US systems.
- Iran’s goal was to pressure Gulf states into ending the conflict on Iran’s terms by causing economic damage.
- Gulf states showed restraint and did not escalate the conflict despite attacks.
- Existing political security arrangements around the Gulf did not prevent the conflict.
- Future security depends on a multilayer approach including US support, Gulf Cooperation Council cooperation, regional partnerships, and local industry.
- The Gulf aims to maintain strong US ties for military support while also enhancing cooperation with Europe and NATO standards.
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