New era of warfare
For years, Gulf leaders prioritized quiet diplomacy, rapprochement with Tehran and efforts to revive a nuclear deal to insulate their economies. But Israel’s Operation Rising Lion has upended that calculus.
I’m Francesco Schiavi, your Al-Monitor Gulf newsletter author.
In today’s edition, we unpack how Gulf Arab states are bracing for the regional and economic fallout of the Israel-Iran war — and the high-stakes diplomacy underway to contain the crisis.
We also look at how Gulf defense leaders like EDGE are showcasing global ambitions at the Paris Air Show, the ripple effects of the war on oil and gas markets as tensions test the Strait of Hormuz and new figures highlighting the region’s economic resilience despite global headwinds.
All that and more. Thank you for reading.
Francesco
