PoliticsMacron Courts Gulf Allies for Energy and Security Amidst Domestic Unrest and Shifting Global Alliances
French President Emmanuel Macron is touring the Gulf to secure energy supplies and strengthen defense ties amidst domestic unrest and a changing global security landscape. The visit aims to foster partnerships independent of US influence, offering France an opportunity to increase its role in regional security and arms exports.
Al Jazeera English|October 20, 2026