Gulf states are caught between a rock and a hard place, right now as the consider how to respond to the Iran's regime, dealing with a volley of attacks on critical infrastrure, and threats that continue.
The Gulf Cooperation council, made has been meeting to co ordinate defence, diplomacy and a way forward. Saudi Arabia says it reserves the right to strike back. Reports from Qatar has suggested support for NATO style military alliance. We can explore the likehood and how countries calibrate the next steps with the former advisor to the Saudi government, Nawaf Obaid.
Nawaf is a senior political scientist, security analyst known for his work on middle east strategic affairs.
He's currently a visiting senior reserach fellow at the Dept of War Studies at King's College London.
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Nawaf OBAID Senior Research Fellow, Department of War Studies, King’s College
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