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Why does the US have a large military presence in the Gulf?
What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve? Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region. But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests?
In this episode:
Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research
Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London
Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center
Host: Adrian Finighan
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