Should We Have 'Red Lines' On Human Rights As Part Of US Military Dealings With Persian Gulf Allies

Kerry Calls For 'Red Lines' On Human Rights As Part Of US Military Dealings With Persian Gulf Allies -- The Hill

The United States should establish “red lines” linking military agreements with Persian Gulf allies to respect for human rights, the Senate's top lawmaker on foreign affairs argues in a new report.

The recommendation by Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) comes as the United States seeks to balance the democratic aspirations unleashed by the Arab Spring with the need to retain “consistency” in its security partnerships in a strategically vital part of the world. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee report covers America's relationship with the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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My Comment: If such a policy is implemented .... and considering how volatile much of the Middle East is .... we will probably end up with no allies in the region .... Israel included.