Can the future of Gulf security be gleaned from Cold War history?
The National · 8 Jun 2026

Can the future of Gulf security be gleaned from Cold War history?

The Gulf's latest crisis has exposed a hard truth: deterrence alone is no longer sufficient to guarantee stability. The region's security debate has long focused on how to deter conflict. The more urgent question today may be how to prevent deterrence itself from becoming a source of escalation. For


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The Gulf's current security challenges reveal that relying solely on deterrence is inadequate for maintaining stability. A shift in focus towards preventing escalation is essential for future security strategies.


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