Mind the Gap: Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s Middle East Gamble

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic tour of the Gulf states, seeking cooperation in countering Iranian-origin drone threats. This initiative aims to establish strategic alliances while showcasing Ukraine's military capabilities.

Introduction Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Gulf tour spanning Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan has generated considerable international attention. The headline offer is straightforward: Ukraine will share its hard-won expertise in countering Iranian-origin drones with Gulf states currently absorbing waves of Shahed strikes. Yet the strategic logic underpinning this initiative is more complex and more contested than … Read more The post Mind the Gap: Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s Middle East Gamble appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.