A major shift may be unfolding in the Middle East — and the United States was not at the table.
Scott Ritter examines the growing regional discussions involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran, and explains why these developments could signal a major change in the balance of power across the region.
With Washington increasingly absent from key regional discussions, Ritter argues that Middle Eastern countries may be moving toward a new security arrangement of their own. But is this the beginning of a new regional alliance — and what could it mean for America's influence?
The conversation also turns to the possibility of another US military confrontation with Iran. Ritter analyzes reports of potential preparations for a new campaign, the possibility of strikes against Iranian targets, and the devastating consequences such a conflict could have for Gulf energy infrastructure and the global economy.
Could a new conflict trigger an energy crisis that extends far beyond the Middle East? And is Washington underestimating Iran's ability to respond?
In this discussion:
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Iran's emerging regional cooperation
Why the United States was absent from the discussions
The changing balance of power in the Middle East
Scott Ritter's assessment of a possible US attack on Iran
Iran's potential response and the vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure
The risk of a wider global economic crisis
Do you believe a new Middle East security alliance can emerge without American leadership? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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