Gulf states see Obama’s tepid response to Ukraine crisis as sign of weakness

Gulf states see Obama’s tepid response to Ukraine crisis as sign of weakness

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — The Gulf Cooperation Council has seen the U.S. handling of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as evidence of President Barack Obama’s weakness, a leading analyst said. [See also: Breaking bad: Qatar splits with Gulf neighbors over Iran in blow to U.S. strategy] Riad Kahwaji, chief executive officer of the Institute for […]

Strategist: U.S.-Gulf state alliance could ‘completely destroy Iran’s armed forces’

Strategist: U.S.-Gulf state alliance could ‘completely destroy Iran’s armed forces’

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council, with U.S. support, was expected to destroy Iran’s military in any regional war. A leading Gulf strategist said the six GCC states were capable of repelling any Iranian attack. Riad Kahwaji, chief executive officer of the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, said […]