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GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further

ollowing the First Gulf War, the foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), met in Damascus and agreed on a new security cooperation initiative for the Gulf which came to be known as the “Damascus Declaration.

China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics

Middle EastBy Andrew K P Leung

China has launched an ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to connect the world, including GCC countries and the rest of the Middle East.

GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions Remain

OpinionBy Omar H. Rahman

fter three and a half years of paralyzing strife, the blockade of Qatar was brought to an end ahead of the 41st Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), turning the page on perhaps the darkest period in the union’s four decade history.

Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions

OpinionBy Mohammad Pervez Bilgrami

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), institutionalized in 1981 at the height of the Iraq-Iran war, was created to provide a unified security umbrella to the bloc’s micro-states who find themselves unable to face powerful political and economic challenges.

The Lebanese Catch-22: Squeezed between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Middle EastBy Bachar El-Halabi

" Other countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) followed suit or took other measures, but the GCC appeared united in its stance against Lebanon – the Gulf’s unity on such a negative position towards Lebanon constitutes a precedent, with Oman and Qatar taking less escalatory measures than their counterparts.

Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist Nationalism

Book ReviewBy Sabah Carrim

(23) The breadth and scope of Walia’s study covers not just first-world countries in their treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, but also bears upon ongoings in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, the UAE, India, Brazil and the Philippines, among others.

Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry

Middle EastBy Sinem Cengiz

In the pre-Arab uprisings era, Turkey was enjoying the golden days in its relations with regional countries, in particular the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE Relations

Middle EastBy Hazal Muslu El Berni

Likewise, Saudi Arabia underlined the “Gulf unity” in the Al-Ula GCC Summit in January 2021, despite the fact that the summit was facilitated by Kuwait and the U.

Omani-Saudi Bilateral Ties: Understanding Oman’s Sultan Visit to the Kingdom

Middle EastBy Courtney Freer

Historically, Oman has distinguished among its GCC neighbors through its independent foreign policy, with a special focus on mediation.

The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle

SecurityBy Saul Jihad Takahashi

Read: China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics Abe is no longer PM, but he remains an influential figure of the right, and, more importantly, the bullish nationalism he promoted seems here to stay.

The Great Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains

EconomyBy Ahmed Alqarout

Read: China's Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over PoliticsIndia attempted to take advantage of the situation and tried to steer Western supply chains away from China by offering incentives for Western businesses to move shop from China to India.

Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?

Middle EastBy Furkan Halit Yolcu

With the several procurement and collaboration prospects at hand, the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) might be able to establish a know-how transfer platform.

Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?

Middle EastBy Giorgio Cafiero Kristian Coates Ulrichsen

VIDEO: No middle ground between GCC and the West on AssadThere were expectations that Assad’s regime was on the verge of falling to Sunni forces purportedly more favorable to Turkey and Gulf Arab monarchies, and far less amenable to Iranian interests.

How Qatari Investments Expand Globally

EconomyBy Serif Dilek

Out of more than 80 countries in which Qatar has invested, the share of the EU is 34% whereas the rest of the Gulf countries (GCC) make up 24% of the investments.

What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?

Middle EastBy Olga Malik

Read: China's Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over PoliticsFor instance, in 2015, China sent over 1,000 troops to South Sudan and Darfur as part of UNPKO.

With US Investors Fleeing Latin America, China Steps In

WorldBy Rebecca Ray

Read: China's Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over PoliticsIn the current wave of Chinese investment, the relevant regulatory area is market concentration.

Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?

Middle EastBy Furkan Halit Yolcu

Read: How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?The Obama administration used the 9/11 attacks as leverage against the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, which disturbed bilateral affairs as Saudi assets were jeopardized with 28 ongoing lawsuits.

How Does China View the Muslim World?

WorldBy Robert R. Bianchi

Read: China's Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over PoliticsFrom this perspective, the New Silk Road—and the Islamic nations that form its backbone—are an inviting target for American mischief.

Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia

EconomyBy Mohammad Pervez Bilgrami

Though India has close economic relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as it imports a significant portion of its oil and gas needs from the region and exports some $60 billion worth of goods to the six GCC states, New Delhi is keen to advance its military interests in the Arab region.

Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?

Middle EastBy Mohammad Pervez Bilgrami

Read: GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions RemainThere is no match between the national power of Turkey and that of the UAE.

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GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further

China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics

GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions Remain

Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions

The Lebanese Catch-22: Squeezed between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist Nationalism

Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry

The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE Relations

Omani-Saudi Bilateral Ties: Understanding Oman’s Sultan Visit to the Kingdom

The Quad and Japanese Nationalism: The Genie Is out of the Bottle

The Great Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains

Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?

Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?

How Qatari Investments Expand Globally

What Is China’s Endgame in Northern Iraq?

With US Investors Fleeing Latin America, China Steps In

Will the Biden Administration Bring the Saudi-Emirati Partnership to Account?

How Does China View the Muslim World?

Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia

Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?

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