US freedom to operate from Gulf bases

What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve? Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region. But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests?

In this episode: 

• Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research
• Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London
• Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center

Host: Adrian Finighan

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