deterrence vs. diplomacy middle east
Israel's 2-State Security Paradox - Guess Who Pays?
Israel’s security doctrine creates a paradox: it opens doors for Gulf normalization while simultaneously locking Palestinians out of a viable two-state future, leaving the region to foot the bill. Stat-led hook: In 2023 Israel signed three multi-billion-dollar security pacts with Gulf states, each unlocking over $2 billion in joint