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'Peace Deal' or Arms Race? | Bigger Than Five


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It was hailed by President #Trump as “a historic breakthrough”. Israel and two Arab Gulf nations, the United Arab Emirates and #Bahrain, signed bilateral agreements at the #WhiteHouse last week establishing full diplomatic relations.
The so-called Abraham Accords, which were described by the US President as a “significant step towards building a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous Middle East”, reinforce the anti-Iran axis in the Gulf region.
They also pave the way for the UAE to purchase F-35 stealth fighter jets, drones and other advanced weaponry from the United States. While Israel already flies 20 F-35s, the UAE would be the first Arab country to receive the American-made fighter jets. Some Israeli intelligence officials have voiced their concerns about the US commitment, enshrined in a 2008 law, to ensure that Israel maintains a “qualitative military edge” in the Middle East. Others warn that it will spark a regional arms race.
So what would the US move to supply more sophisticated weapons to Gulf states mean for the stability of the wider region?
Guests:
William Hartung
Director of the Arms & Security Program at the Center for International Policy
Matar Matar
Former Bahraini Opposition Member of Parliament with Al Wefaq Party
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