| ID | 176572 |
| Title Proper | Gulf Monarchies and Israel |
| Other Title Information | from Aversion to Pragmatism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Barany, Zoltan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The relationship between most of the Gulf monarchies and Israel has improved in recent years. This article argues that four fundamental reasons account for the shift in Gulf leaders' attitudes: growing alignment of geopolitical interests against Iran, failings of American Middle East policy, recognition of the potential economic benefits of détente, and attitudinal shifts about the Palestinian cause. While this trend is present nearly throughout the Gulf, individual states' evolving nexuses to Israel underscore the divergences in their foreign policies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 74, No.4; Winter 2020-21: p.559-578 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal 2020-12 74, 4 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Gulf Monarchies ; American Middle East Policy |