Gulf states avoid Hormuz military coalition despite economic dependence, fearing Iranian escalation and preferring diplomatic condemnation over direct security involvement.
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Iran war should boost Pacific allies’ security cooperation: Japan, Philippines, South Korea must strengthen trilateral ties.
‘Gulf NATO’ ambition meets reality: shared threats, resources, but political rivalries hinder integration.
Iran strikes and Trump’s Gaza plan teach Gulf states: US security guarantees broken. Time for hard power.
Alternative security models for Syria amid US pullout: anti-IS coalition, embassy OSC. Baghdad model instructive.
Hormuz crisis shows why US must stockpile critical minerals: mineral vulnerability worse than oil.
Turkey caught in Iran war: missiles intercepted, pipeline vulnerable, PJAK fears, economy strains. Leverage lacking.
Qatari ex-PM’s call for regional defence alliance gains urgency as US bases invite Iranian retaliation.
Trump treats war as business: security commodified, allies clients, conflict leverage. Instability becomes market feature.
Gulf desalination plants, supplying most drinking water, face potential catastrophic attacks as Iran war escalates.