The Middle East has a peculiar kind of alliance: relationships that warm as investment rises, become fraternal when contracts are signed, then rediscover the virtues of neutrality and restraint when missiles start falling. Turkey and Pakistan offer useful lessons for the Gulf. Both are important partners. Neither is an enemy. But neither should be mistaken for … Continue reading The Gulf Can’t Buy Allies
While ties with Turkey and Pakistan matter to the Gulf, investments and weapons sales don’t guarantee military backing during a crisis.