American Weakness and Iranian Missiles Are Pushing the Gulf States into the Arms of China
The Saudis and Emiratis would prefer an alliance with the U.S., but only if it steps up.
November 3, 2022
American Weakness and Iranian Missiles Are Pushing the Gulf States into the Arms of China
The Saudis and Emiratis would prefer an alliance with the U.S., but only if it steps up.
By developing an impressive arsenal of attack drones, rockets, and cruise and ballistic missiles, the Islamic Republic has achieved a decisive advantage over its neighbors, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Most importantly, the Iranians have learned how to use these weapons in concert, in ways that can overwhelm even the most sophisticated American-made defensive systems. The U.S., for its part, has shown itself reluctant to respond to Iranian aggression against its Gulf allies, or even against its own soldiers. Michael Doran and Can Kasapoğlu examine the political and strategic dimensions of this situation, which has implications for Russia and China as well as the Middle East:
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