Footnote:
"July 26, 2016"--Table of contents page
Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-82)
Description:
"The cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)--defined here as the ability of the six GCC member states to act together or in parallel--has significant consequences for regional stability and U.S. interests. This report examines factors that bind and divide the six GCC states--Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates--and presents the outlook for the GCC's evolution over the next ten years. Addressing the political, economic, and security dimensions of GCC relationships, the study provides a framework for understanding intra-GCC dynamics, an expectation of future developments, and policy recommendations for enhancing stability and U.S. regional interests"--Publisher's description
Preface --Figures and Table --Summary --Acknowledgments --Chapter 1.Introduction --Chapter 2GCC Cohesion in Historical Perspective:The Security Dimension of GCC Cohesion --The Political Dimension of GCC Cohesion --The Economic Dimension of GCC Cohesion --Conclusion --Chapter 3.Prospects for GCC Cohesion to 2025:Security: Projected Trend Lines --Politics: Projected Trend Lines --Economics: Projected Trend Lines --Conclusion --Chapter 4.Policy Implications:Current U.S. Policy --Policy Recommendations --Limitations on U.S. Influence --Abbreviations --References.