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The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?

For the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which host their biggest international commercial partner, Xi’s official visit will bolster areas of cooperation while mitigating any areas of contention.

The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma

Middle EastBy Nesibe Hicret Battaloglu

While the entire world is witnessing the largest attack of one country on another in Europe since World War II, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members are far from being decisive in condemning Russia for invading Ukraine.

GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further

Syria WarBy Sinem Cengiz

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.

A New Balance in Central Asia?

WorldBy Cengiz Buyar

Read: CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central Asia Growing Arab interest in Central Asia (GCC+C5) While countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Lebanon have recently opened embassies and consulates in Central Asian countries, they have also begun to establish important trade links and invest in projects in the region.

Human Rights Watch: China’s Mosque Crackdown Expands Beyond Xinjiang

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Read: China's Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics A report gains attention The Chinese Foreign Ministry has not yet responded to inquiries seeking comments on the HRW report and Beijing's official stance on its policies towards Muslim minorities.

CPEC: China’s Gift to Pakistan Is Becoming Too Hot to Handle

WorldBy Usman Masood

Read: China's Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics Backdrop: The Dragon and the seas A decade ago, the CPEC—a combination of roads, railways, special economic zones, and power and energy projects—was anticipated by many in Pakistan as a game-changer for the heavily indebted South Asian nation, comparable with the Marshall Plan, according to some analysts.

China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?

WorldBy Özker Kocadal

In June 2023, Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih told CNBC that he believes a multipolar world has emerged and that cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Arab world, and China will be a significant part of the new order.

The Re-Gulf Moment: Turkey Revitalizes Ties With the Gulf

TurkeyBy Nesibe Hicret Battaloglu

Rekindling Bonds: A Momentous Journey of Diplomacy The recent visit of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to three prominent Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has captivated attention, illuminating the Turkey-Gulf relations and pointing towards a rekindling of the pre-Arab Uprising era in bilateral ties.

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani: 10 Years as Emir of Qatar

OpinionBy Ibrahim Karatas

Sheikh Tamim is expected to play an active role in foreign policy, pursue a policy of balancing between the great…

Post-election Foreign Policy Goals: What the New Turkish Government Offers

TurkeyBy Ufuk Necat Tasci

Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been seen to be happy with Erdoğan's re-election as they were among the first countries to congratulate him on his election victory.

Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence

Middle EastBy Engin Koç

The GCC enables regional cooperation against drug trafficking through information sharing, synchronized operations, and training programs among member governments.

Is Iran Establishing a Joint Naval Force with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman?

Middle EastBy Ismail Sarı

Read: The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making GCC Challenges The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) member states have faced challenges in establishing effective joint military structures and agreeing on a common vision regarding threats and challenges.

Report: Global Zeal for Arms Increased between 2018-2022

SecurityBy Politics Today

Read: Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers The GCC takes the lead The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) occupied the first ranking in arms imports, with 180 war jets ordered by the Gulf monarchies out of 260 exported to the Middle East.

72 results found!

The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?

The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma

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

A New Balance in Central Asia?

Human Rights Watch: China’s Mosque Crackdown Expands Beyond Xinjiang

CPEC: China’s Gift to Pakistan Is Becoming Too Hot to Handle

China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?

The Re-Gulf Moment: Turkey Revitalizes Ties With the Gulf

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani: 10 Years as Emir of Qatar

Post-election Foreign Policy Goals: What the New Turkish Government Offers

Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence

Is Iran Establishing a Joint Naval Force with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman?

Report: Global Zeal for Arms Increased between 2018-2022

Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?

The Middle East: A Multipolar Order Is in the Making

Qatar World Cup Is Over: A Timeline of the Controversies Surrounding the Tournament

Why Workers’ Rights Sparked a Debate at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

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