US cuts defence spending but takes on Iran by making Gulf security a priority

Issue 915 - 12 Jan 2012 | 8 minute read

The Obama administration is cultivating defence ties with GCC states, continuing major arms sales initiated under George W Bush and stepping up military exercises in the region

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