Do the Gulf States Need a New Playbook?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the US-Israel-Iran war on the Gulf states and their international alliances.
After the US-Israel-Iran war — and the strikes that followed the cease-fire — the Gulf states find themselves dangerously exposed. Host Alistair Taylor is joined by MEI Associate Fellow Gregory Gause to discuss the war's impact on the Gulf, their partnership with the United States, and whether the turmoil of recent months will push Gulf leaders to reassess their alliances and international engagement. Recorded on July 1, 2026.
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