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The Rebalance of Power in an Increasingly Competitive Persian Gulf and the Implications for UK Defence
By LT COL SAM HUGHES RM,
25 Jul 23
Ed. The author argues that, in light of China and Russia’s rising regional influence, the UK needs to review its strategy in the Middle East. The Persian Gulf is sliding down Defence’s priorities, yet there remains a large military commitment, which, the author argues, does not represent a positive balance of investment. Should the MoD consider moving its maritime and air assets out of the Gulf? A 25 minute read.
