Gulf air defenses are layered, but their resilience against a large-scale Iranian missile attack is untested and vulnerable to saturation.
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China is hardening Iran’s defenses ahead of a potential U.S. strike, supplying intelligence and missile technology.
India’s deepening strategic partnership with Israel marks a sharp shift from its anti-colonial, pro-Palestinian legacy.
The 2026 U.S. defense budget signals a shift from military presence to industrial production, driven by competition with China.
Turkey is a transactional but indispensable NATO ally, offering military mass and diplomatic reach; NATO should embrace pragmatic cooperation based on shared interests.
South Korea’s defense exports to the Middle East, offering technology transfer and local production, align with U.S. interests by diversifying supply chains.
Reducing U.S. military aid to Israel is economically feasible but carries strategic costs; a gradual transition to partnership could preserve the alliance.
Israeli missile defense technology, honed under real attack, accelerates U.S. homeland security and provides capabilities America cannot rapidly develop alone.
The strategy calls for a “decent peace” with China via military balance, not domination. It states allies like Japan and South Korea must assume primary defense responsibility, as direct U.S. security guarantees become more limited.
The visit signals Oman’s intent to enhance defense autonomy through Turkish military technology while expanding trade, energy links, and tourism. This aligns with Turkey’s Gulf outreach and Oman’s strategy to reduce external dependencies and foster economic diversification.