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Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division

Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division

The Gulf Cooperation Council was formed after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Since then, GCC members have tried different strategies to contend with...

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The Conversation

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The Islamabad ultimatum: Why Vance’s final offer is Iran’s last exit ramp

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Washington Examiner

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Friend or foe? How Iran’s influence over Iraq should shape US diplomatic approach

When the United States toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003, Washington hoped to help build a democratic Iraq that could become a stable partner in the...

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Washington Examiner

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