Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
Trump's return to office has marked a swift and dramatic change to America's transatlantic security relationship. The GCC should be watching closely and acting accordingly.
The new administration in Washington has produced a lot of turbulence out of the gate. GCC states would be wise to proactively prepare themselves for the crises to come by creating more distance with the U.S. economy.