Gulf Security

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Dispatches

Aug 7, 2026

Why Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey just signed a defense pact

By Atlantic Council experts

Each country pledged to defend the others, but each country also has its own motivations for joining the pact.

Conflict Iran

Dispatches

Jul 29, 2026

How Oman and Europe can open the Strait of Hormuz for good

By Jonathan Panikoff

Muscat should ask the British- and French-led maritime security mission to deploy to the strait within Omani territorial waters.

Conflict Europe & Eurasia

Dispatches

Jul 28, 2026

How to reset US-Gulf security partnerships

By Allison Minor, Alina L. Romanowski

Washington can preserve its influence in the Middle East while rightsizing US military commitments in the region to better align with its strategic interests.

Defense Technologies Middle East

Dispatches

Jul 23, 2026

With a Saudi deal, the US begins ‘Plan C’ for nonproliferation in the Middle East

By William F. Wechsler

Washington is now attempting to achieve its nonproliferation objectives through deep political and commercial integration with partners’ nuclear programs.

Iran Nuclear Energy

Fast Thinking

Jul 22, 2026

What to know about the new US-Saudi nuclear deal

By Atlantic Council

The reported deal with Riyadh would send US nuclear technology, material, and equipment to the kingdom—raising the issue of nonproliferation.

Iran Nuclear Energy

MENASource

Jul 21, 2026

The Gulf’s real front line in the Iran conflict runs through its water, cloud, and cables—and the links between them

By Alia Brahimi, John James

Gulf countries must each build resilience as a single architecture across every layer that can be weaponized.

Conflict Iran

Dispatches

Jul 20, 2026

The Houthis just announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia. What does it mean for the global economy?

By Allison Minor

Three factors will determine how disruptive the new Houthi campaign will be to global oil markets and Gulf economic stability.

Conflict Iran

Inflection Points

Jul 15, 2026

The defining issues Lindsey Graham leaves behind

By Frederick Kempe

The late senator spent his final days pushing hard for Ukrainian sovereignty and Saudi-Israeli diplomatic normalization.

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 14, 2026

Wechsler joins CNN to discuss the latest US strikes against Iran

By Atlantic Council

Iran Maritime Security

Dispatches

Jul 10, 2026

The Ankara summit previewed the Gulf’s new security equation

By Joze Pelayo

The war with Iran and the continued stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz have accelerated a trend that was already underway.

Conflict Defense Industry
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