Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, in his recent statements emphasized the need to delegate security responsibilities to the countries of the Persian Gulf and noted that the presence of external powers, especially the U.S., has created more problems for this region.
The Necessity of Regional Decision-Making
In this context, Medvedev referred to Russia's proposed plan for ensuring the security of the Persian Gulf and stated: "Our plan for ensuring the security of the Persian Gulf is based on the decisions of the countries of the region, not the intervention of foreign powers; because whenever external powers have entered regional issues, they have created more serious problems." These remarks indicate a shift in Moscow's approach to regional diplomacy and an effort to strengthen multilateral cooperation with the Gulf countries.
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Criticism of U.S. Military Bases
The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council also expressed strong criticisms regarding the presence of U.S. military bases in the countries of the region and referred to the role of these bases in ensuring the stability and security of host countries. He stated: "U.S. military bases in the region have been presented for years as guarantors of stability and security, but what security have they provided for the host countries?" Medvedev explicitly stated that these bases have not only failed to provide the expected security for the host countries but have, in fact, become a source of problems for these countries.
Medvedev emphasized that the Gulf countries must independently and without reliance on external powers ensure their own security, stressing the importance of regional countries' participation in security decision-making. He said: "We believe that only the countries of the region should take responsibility for ensuring the security of the Persian Gulf and should avoid dependence on foreign powers."
These remarks by Medvedev come at a time when various countries in the Persian Gulf are seeking to strengthen security and military cooperation, with some looking to reduce dependence on the United States. This approach could lead to serious changes in the security and diplomatic structure of the region and will have significant impacts on international relations in the Persian Gulf.
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