Gulf states navies revisited: increasing capacities vs. emerging threats/
Stefan Nitschke
- 2025
The year 2024 is marked by a remarkable reality of risks that are affecting the Gulf region. Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons, threatening vital maritime corridors. As Arab Gulf states face regional tensions and threats, they now revisit the issue of insecurities in the region.
REGIONAL INSECURITIES NAVAL POWER BLUE WATER PRESENCE