How the war on Iran changed the Gulf security order | Global Faultlines podcast

This podcast episode explores how the recent war on Iran has fundamentally altered the security landscape of the Persian Gulf. It examines the shifting dynamics between Gulf monarchies, their historical ties to Iran, and the evolving role of U.S. security architecture in the region.
Why it matters
Understanding the post-war security order in the Persian Gulf is critical for global energy markets and international geopolitical stability.
The war on Iran may be over, but its consequences are only beginning to reshape the Persian Gulf. For decades, Gulf monarchies have balanced security partnerships with the United States, pragmatic engagement with Iran, and ambitious plans to transform themselves into global economic hubs. The conflict has put that strategy to its biggest test yet.
In this episode of Global Faultlines, we examine how the war has changed the Gulf security order. From the GCC’s historical ties with Iran and the impact of the conflict on Gulf states to the future of the U.S. security architecture and the region’s evolving strategic partnerships, we explore what comes next for one of the world’s most consequential geopolitical theatres.
Has the war fundamentally altered the Gulf’s approach to Iran? Is the U.S.-led security architecture entering a new phase? And what does the post-war security order in the Persian Gulf look like?
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