According to France 24, Gulf states are reshaping their economic and diplomatic strategy in response to recent Middle East tensions. Once considered the region's most stable players, these nations are now pursuing defensive diversification—expanding partnerships beyond traditional alignments to reduce vulnerability. With the Strait of Hormuz reopening and the US resuming talks with Iran, Gulf governments are reassessing how to maintain security and prosperity in an increasingly unpredictable landscape. Rather than relying on a single strategic anchor, they're building a broader portfolio of relationships, both within and outside the region.

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