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The Arabian Gulf is vital to U.S. national security because the region supplies global energy markets and is located at the heart of global trade and communication. Historically, the United States built strong bilateral ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These ties were based on political pragmatism, shared security concerns, and economic interests that include large-scale military sales. The Unit…
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