Gulf International Forum
Coverage of Gulf International Forum in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal
President Trump stated his decision not to escalate war in Iran over the weekend was Iran’s 'last chance' to make a deal. He cited Gulf allies' requests to call off attacks and acknowledged this is a recurring pattern in his approach to threats.
- Gulf states are rearming rapidly as Iran war reignites
Gulf states are rearming rapidly since March, with the US approving $2 billion in Saudi weapon systems and $484 million for Kuwait's aircraft parts. Multiple defense procurements include Qatar's Patriot systems, UAE F-16 upgrades, and Gulf-Ukraine drone-defense agreements. The UAE's EDGE Group is acquiring Brazil's AKAER to expand its domestic defense industry.
- Do Middle East nations still see the U.S. as a reliable ally?
NPR's Leila Fadel interviews Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum to explore whether Middle East nations view the U.S. as a reliable ally. The discussion focuses on regional perceptions of U.S. reliability in alliances.