Israel and the Gulf: A Security Partnership Around the Corner?

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Israel and the Gulf: A Security Partnership Around the Corner?

Much has been done – and rightly so – regarding closer security cooperation between Israel and key Gulf countries, especially with Bahrain.

By Aaron David Miller

Published on Feb 10, 2022

About the Author

Aaron David Miller

Senior Fellow, American Statecraft Program

Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focusing on U.S. foreign policy.

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