Persian Gulf

The Saudi flag flies behind missiles.
Middle East Forum Observer
The Persian Gulf Arms Race and the Changing Security Bargain
Wider Defense Collaborations May Make Trade-Offs Between Defense and Development More Consequential
October 4, 2026
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Radhika Lakshminarayanan
A yacht sails the waters of the Persian Gulf in May 2025, with the distant skyline of Doha, Qatar, faintly visible.
Middle East Forum Observer
Before the ‘Gulf of America’ There Was the ‘Arabian Gulf’
Changing the Name of Lake Ontario Is Ahistorical, but So Was the Change from ‘Persian Gulf’ That Predated Trump
September 4, 2026
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Michael Rubin
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq during a 2025 visit to Russia.
Middle East Forum Observer
Oman Is Iran’s Partner in Piracy
The Two Reportedly Are Mulling an Agreement Covering Insurance, Refueling, Environmental Services, and Other Naval Support
August 8, 2026
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Shay Khatiri