Anwar Gargash warns against forced geopolitical shifts in GCC following regional aggression

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, has warned against attempts to reshape the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape through "treacherous aggression." The statement comes as a direct response to regional escalations that threaten the stability of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. In a public statement issued on Sunday, Gargash asserted that regional security cannot be dictated by hostile actions or external pressure. He emphasized that any attempt to impose a new status quo through force or clandestine operations would be rejected by the GCC bloc. The advisor noted that stability in the Gulf is a prerequisite for broader international security, given the region's role in global trade and energy supply. Regional Security and Sovereignty The UAE’s diplomatic stance focuses on the preservation of national sovereignty and the rejection of interference in domestic affairs. Gargash’s remarks suggest a firm opposition to non-state actors or regional powers attempting to exploit current conflicts to gain strategic leverage. This position aligns with the GCC’s long-standing policy of collective defense and diplomatic coordination against external…