Henry Gao(@henrysgao):For those who didn’t get it, the plan is simple: Gulf states pay to maintain security in the Gulf, just as European states pay to maintain security in Europe, so that the US can free up more of its resources to focus on its biggest strategic rival.

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Henry Gao@henrysgao

2026.06.16 03:47

For those who didn’t get it, the plan is simple: Gulf states pay to maintain security in the Gulf, just as European states pay to maintain security in Europe, so that the US can free up more of its resources to focus on its biggest strategic rival.