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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

NewsBy Dilara Ozer

” 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

SecurityBy Dario Sabaghi

"The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries import wheat because they can't grow wheat crops due to hot temperatures.

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.

Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete

Middle EastBy Hazal Muslu El Berni

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?

Middle EastBy Omar Munassar Engin Koç

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

Middle EastBy Emily Milliken Giorgio Cafiero

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.

Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers

Middle EastBy Ahd Yaseen Al-Tamimi

Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, and Heidi Grant, the director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) that is part of the United States Department of Defense, in a joint press conference held at the Pentagon in early December 2020 at the end of the Trump’s term.

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).

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.

Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?

Middle EastBy Furkan Halit Yolcu

The Gulf Crisis in 2017 forced Turkey and Qatar, strategic partners with function ties, to be in the opposite camp of the Arab states that gathered under Saudi leadership.

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 Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?

TurkeyBy Feyza Gumusluoglu

” Despite the emotions running high in Turkey, no country in the Gulf condemned the PKK nor did they send condolences to the Turkish people or expressed solidarity, except for Qatar.

Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia

EconomyBy Mohammad Pervez Bilgrami

The visit was seen as a clear sign of India's growing military ties with the two Gulf states.

The Gulf of Guinea: A New Strain of Piracy

WorldBy Abdullahi D. Hassan

he Gulf of Guinea is a large nautical zone that traverses over 6,000 kilometers of coastline, containing a number of islands near West and Central Africa.

Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?

Middle EastBy Mohammad Pervez Bilgrami

n the wake of the Arab Awakening in 2011, ties between Turkey and the Gulf duo, namely Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began to deteriorate.

Kuwait’s Parliament Abstains from Foreign Policy Yet Shapes Public Opinion

OpinionBy Yasmena Al Mulla

The governing structure in Kuwait differs from its Gulf neighbors as here the legislative branch, which is also known as the National Assembly, has significant influence not only in passing legislation but also by virtue of its oversight of the executive branch.

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.

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Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?

Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran-Russia Cooperation Exempted from U.S. Sanctions

How the Ukraine War Impacts Food Security in MENA

The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma

Despite Peace in the Gulf, Qatar and the UAE Still Compete

Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?

The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen

Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers

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

GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further

Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?

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

How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?

Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia

The Gulf of Guinea: A New Strain of Piracy

Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?

Kuwait’s Parliament Abstains from Foreign Policy Yet Shapes Public Opinion

GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions Remain

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