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Podcast: Middle East Dossier
Episode: Iran-Israel 12-Day War: Implications for Persian Gulf's Security Order
Description: The 12-day war between Iran and Israel revealed certain realities about the regional order for the Gulf Arabs, while also offering lessons for the future. The current order in the Persian Gulf is influenced by the US’ “Pivot to the East” strategy and the containment of China. The effects of this approach are evident in Israel’s increased presence in the region and the Abraham Accords. Following Hamas’ 7 October attack on Israel, the decimation of the group, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Tel Aviv has sought to impose its desired order in the...