A New Balance in Central Asia?
The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf States and the Cooperation Council for Central Asia (GCC+C5), also under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, was held in Jeddah on July 18-19.
How Are the Gulf States Approaching the Yemen Crisis?
In this new geopolitical climate, the Gulf states have adopted a cautious policy.
China’s Middle East Diplomacy: Multipolar World Order in the Making?
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
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.
Post-election Foreign Policy Goals: What the New Turkish Government Offers
, started mending its ties with its neighbors, particularly the Gulf countries, which could impact a wide range of areas and regions, including the Maghreb.
Saudi Arabia’s War on Drugs and Foreign Influence
rab Gulf countries implement strict drug-control legislation, enforcing it through judicial proceedings and border checks.
Is Iran Establishing a Joint Naval Force with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman?
The primary objective of this coalition is to ensure the safety of navigation in the strategically significant Persian Gulf.
Report: Global Zeal for Arms Increased between 2018-2022
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.
China Boosts Naval Presence in the Middle East
Read: China-Iran Treaty: Hydrocarbons Bring the Old Friends Closer
China's joint naval drills with Iran and Russia
Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow conducted a joint military maritime exercise named “Security Belt-2023” in the Gulf of Oman.
Saudi-Iranian Normalization: What’s behind the Surprising Deal?
The bilateral talks between Beijing and Riyadh, and the statements following the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, had an adverse impact on China's relations with Iran.
The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?
hinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Riyadh last week marked the opening of a new period of bolstering Sino-Gulf relations that have already been on the rise.
Why Workers’ Rights Sparked a Debate at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have fostered this system.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
The second instance occurred when Saudi Arabia raised oil output during the Gulf crisis to topple Iraq’s economy.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
The most striking example of this new international structure manifests itself in how Saudi and Emirati national interests dictated and enabled these Gulf monarchies to respond to the Russian attacks in Ukraine more cautiously and openly refusing an automatic alignment with the United States.
Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran-Russia Cooperation Exempted from U.S. Sanctions
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Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has urged a return to the JCPOA, while some regional governments like the UAE are unenthusiastic about the sanctions being lifted.
How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA
"The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries import wheat because they can't grow wheat crops due to hot temperatures.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
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.
Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete
he Gulf reconciliation at the Al-Ula Summit suddenly changed the regional atmosphere and the rhetoric of war among Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari decision-makers.
Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?
Thanks to the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) Al Ula agreement in January 2021, there is now room for optimism manifested in the constructive moves by both Turkish and Arab leaders toward a broader normalization process.
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
Several months ago, Saudi Arabia and several other Gulf states reacted aggressively to an interview of Lebanon’s then-Information Minister George Kordahi harshly criticizing the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen with rhetoric that many in the Gulf Cooperation Council viewed as too sympathetic to the Houthis.
