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On the Matter of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Regional Security Concept

... only because the problem of regional security in the Middle East has recently become a favorite discussion ... ... Sager. He is considered to be close to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s security establishment, and while ... ... security was laid squarely on the shoulders of the GCC member countries. The claim that the Gulf’s ... ... ignoring of Turkey’s role, a negative view of Iran and the lack of any mention of the Maghreb set ... ... Point No. 7. The territorial terrorist organization Islamic State (IS), which has emerged in immediate ...

17.06.2016

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The Syrian Conflict: Russian and GCC Perspectives

... comes at a time when the long-term regional role of key players such as the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, remains up in the air. This report aims to remedy this communication lacuna by furnishing readers with Russian and GCC perspectives on the issue, delivered by researchers specializing in Gulf strategic... ... regime and the radical opposition represents, together with the actions of the “Islamic State” (IS), the main military-political crisis in the Middle East today. It has also become one of the most acute global conflicts, involving...

19.11.2015

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)