Tag: Iran
The Makkah Pact and the Risk of New Fault Lines
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signals a stronger regional role for Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, but its…
Why the Gulf Cannot Afford Endless Conflict with Iran
The Gulf’s diversification drive has raised the economic cost of prolonged conflict. The war with Iran suggests that…
The Post-Hormuz World: How One Strait Redrew the Global Order
The Hormuz crisis has transformed a regional confrontation into a global test of energy security, maritime order and…
The Gulf’s New Security Bargain: Autonomy Without Abandoning America
The article argues that Gulf security is shifting from passive dependence on US guarantees toward a hybrid model…