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Mission Impossible: The Sheikhs, the U.S., and the Future of Geopolitical Alliances

"The "Mission Impossible" of the U.S.-Gulf relationship refers to the complex, often contradictory effort to maintain a stable "oil-for-security" pact between the United States and the Arab Gulf monarchies. This strategic alliance must navigate diverging cultural values, the rise of multi-alignment with China and Russia, and the global transition toward renewable energy while ensuring regional stability. The relationship between the United States and the Gulf monarchies—specifically Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman—has often been described by political analysts as a "Mission Impossible." This frami..."

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