NewzAt Qatar's security forum on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, senior US official and special envoy Tom Barrack stated that the United States is transitioning away from its traditional role as an eight-decade world guarantor and no longer seeks a "grand bargain" with the Arabian Gulf involving security guarantees in exchange for oil.
Describing this major shift in the US-Middle East relationship as being "like raising a teenager," Barrack emphasized that Washington's historical approach to the region is coming to an end. The comments highlight an ongoing evolution in American foreign policy and security posture regarding the Gulf states.
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