Rashid Al-Mohannadi

Rashid Al-Mohannadi, Vice President at the Center for International Policy Research, discusses how hosting U.S. bases boosts Qatar's security amid regional threats. Andreas Krieg from King's College London analyzes the evolving U.S. military role aimed at containing Iran, while Kenneth Katzman from The Soufan Center emphasizes the balance of deterrence and U.S. interests. Tensions in the Gulf prompt a reassessment of military presence, with strategic signals from Gulf states trying to manage escalation while enhancing their defenses.