More Arms, Less Influence? Europe-Gulf Relations Amid Regional Militarization

As the Gulf Arab states have asserted themselves as active shapers of regional security, their military experience, supplier diversification efforts, and domestic industry developments – in tandem with their traditional financial clout – have gained them greater leverage over European security partners.

More Arms, Less Influence? Europe-Gulf Relations Amid Regional Militarization
French President Emmanuel Macron reviews the honor guard at the French naval base during his visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

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