Idea Of Gulf Union: Two Years On - OpEd Eurasia Review

Idea Of Gulf Union: Two Years On - OpEd Eurasia Review:

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On Dec. 10 and 11, Kuwait hosted the 34th summit of GCC heads of state. The occasion raised expectations about the Gulf Union, which was proposed two years ago by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.

Observers may recall that on Dec. 19, 2011, during a GCC summit in Riyadh, King Abdullah called for the evolution of the GCC from its current “cooperation” phase to a “union” phase, in a “unified body that realizes the common good, does away with the bad, meets expectations of citizens of GCC states, and counters the challenges they face.”

The idea of a “Gulf Union” has been under active discussion in high-level meetings, such as the Kuwait summit, ever since. It has also been subject to frequent and thorough consultations between member states. Although the union has not formally materialized yet, much has been done to pave the way toward that goal."

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