Saudi legitimacy, Emirati ambition: Breaking point of the Gulf

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The Gulf states formed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981 to counter perceived threats from Iran, among other geopolitical concerns. This article explores the current dynamics and ambitions of the Gulf states in light of regional challenges.

The Gulf states established the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981 against the Iranian threat and the possibility of the exportation of the revolution. Although it was establis...