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Growing threats shape Middle East (video)

22nd December 2016 - 12:00 GMT | by Gabriela Somarriba Rocha, Richard Thomas in London

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The Middle East region continues to play a major part in world politics, particularly when it comes to defence and security.

Growing threats in the region are driving defence spending and countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates continue to see an upward trajectory in their expenditures.

And despite a so-called 'pivot' to the Asia Pacific, countries such as the United States still have a large presence in the region while other states such as the UK are growing their footprint through the use of foreign bases.

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Richard Thomas

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

Avalon 2025: Australian defence budget meets the low expectations of show attendees

New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

UK Chancellor commits £2 billion to make the country a “defence industrial superpower”

Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market

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