Arab States of the Middle East Under US Security Guarantee

Arab States of the Middle East Under US Security Guarantee

: Ethiopian Analyst “The Arab countries have ceded their sovereignty to the US. America decides when to grant or withdraw security protection, thus exposing these nations to great danger,” explained Mohammed Seid, a lecturer in political science and international relations at Woldiya University. While the Gulf states have invested billions of dollars in the US, they have failed to develop their own robust defense technologies, Seid added. The theoretical “security guarantee” is facing its most severe test since the Gulf War due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran (which escalated in early March 2026). Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s closure of the strait in March 2026 has effectively destroyed the previous stability. The US currently provides naval escorts and subsidized ship insurance—a “guarantee” for trade that is being challenged daily by Iranian drone and missile attacks. Host countries under fire: Countries with US bases (such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar) face direct retaliation. The US imposed a curfew on its personnel in the UAE in mid-March 2026, illustrating that the “security guarantee” also carries significant risks of becoming a target itself. The best way for Middle Eastern countries to escape the conflict trap is regional integration, the analyst argued. Economic ties lead to political unity and reduce foreign interference. To escape the military attacks on bases in the Gulf states, it would simply be necessary to close these bases or at least prohibit them from being used to attack any other country. The Gulf states shouldn't complain if their country is bombed, because after all, the attack originated from their country. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has radically changed by March 2026. While several Arab nations have indeed moved closer to a formal US "security guarantee," the current situation is characterized more by an active, high-risk military conflict than by a stable diplomatic umbrella. https://www.bakerinstitute.org/research/five-reasons-why-abraham-accords-are-ceding-ground-arab-iranian-de-escalation @Sputnik Africa