Has Marco Rubio's tour of the Gulf reassured U.S. allies?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up his three-day tour of the Gulf. Regional states want a greater say in security--after coming under attack during the Iran war. So, can Washington rebuild trust with its regional allies? And will Gulf states be able to steer the future of the Strait of Hormuz?

In this episode:

• Abdulla Banndar Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Qatar University
• Gordon Gray, Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
• Sina Toossi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, focusing on U.S.-Iran relations

Host: James Bays

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