‘It’s the beginning of the end’ of the American security order

According to Trita Parsi, Vice President of the Quincy Institute, the American security order is nearing its end. Published on April 2, 2026, the report suggests that US military bases, particularly in the Gulf states, are increasingly becoming a source of instability. Parsi argues that these Gulf states must now assume greater responsibility for their own security. The analysis indicates a shift away from reliance on the US military presence in the region. The report does not specify what factors are driving this change.