What Happened
Regional War Threatens Collective Security In The Gulf
The Gulf states are at the centre of a regional war that is not of their making, with Iran’s armed partners posing a significant threat to their security. Despite investing heavily in advanced military capabilities, the GCC states lack operational integration, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. The region’s defence infrastructure remains unfinished, and the GCC must now decide whether to turn its commitment to collective security into a working military deterrent. This development was first reported by The National.