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Türkiye and the Gulf states are linked through their shared role in regional military expenditure trends [1], a history of economic and political collaboration [2], and their potential for future strategic cooperation to counterbalance regional power dynamics [3].
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Analysis - The Iran War: Strategic Implications for Israel, the Gulf ... elnetwork.eu 1 fact
claimGulf states are unlikely to favor a regional order in which Israel is perceived as a dominant actor and may seek to counterbalance this through closer cooperation with countries such as Pakistan or Turkey.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
measurementSIPRI reported a major regional surge in military expenditure in the Middle East in 2024, characterized by steep increases in spending by Israel and Türkiye and persistently high spending by Gulf states.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
accountBefore 2011, Türkiye maintained positive relations with Iraq and Iran while fostering trade, economic, and political collaborations with Gulf states, Egypt, and North African Arab countries.