| ID | 191031 |
| Title Proper | New developments in the Persian Gulf |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Doroshenko, G ; Shelkovnikov, A |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | THE unprecedented escalation of the international situation in 2022 along the axis of confrontation between the US (the collective West) and Russia makes the parties to the conflict particularly interested in luring over to their side countries in the Middle East, primarily the Persian Gulf- a region that is very important to the global economy. Amid tough sanctions, stable energy prices are becoming increasingly important to Russia, making its relations with oil-producing countries in the region strategically vital. The effective format of interaction with the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, in particular Saudi Arabia as part of the OPEC+ deal, creates opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
In this situation, the US is adopting a more assertive foreign policy in ensuring security, fostering military-technical cooperation, and leveraging diplomatic tools to change the positions of countries in the region on several sensitive issues for Washington. In recent months, the US has taken a series of diplomatic and symbolic actions: [US] President [Joe] Biden has nominated the next US ambassador to the UAE - Martina Strong, a career diplomat who is very familiar with the region. The US administration has facilitated the implementation of arms contracts valued at $5 billion with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The US has held several high-level meetings with regional heads of state, exploring the possibility of expanding [US] military infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, with several... |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 69, No.3; 2023: p.78-93 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol: 69 No 3 |
| Key Words | Middle East ; Russia ; US ; Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ; Persian Gulf Countries ; New Regional Centers |