Gulf CO-operation GCC (original) (raw)

2017, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention

Abstract: Since the beginning of the current decade, the pace of political developments and security variables accelerated in the Middle East dramatically; forcing indicators and the harbingers of a clear point of a fundamental change in the nature of interests and the quality of alliances that can be formed in the region in general, and the Arab world in particular. While each state in the region pursues its own approach to security and faces its own unique challenges, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all share many of the same strategic priorities and security interests, and are allied together in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). All six states must react to the same major changes now taking place in their strategic environment. The Gulf War proved" the urgent need for strong collective defenses, in the Gulf region ... it is the security point of view, is the Kingdom, and its neighbors from the Gulf states, both integrated ... even if there was a military integration between the Kingdom and the Gulf states, to form the all powerful bloc, we are better to be able to defend ourselves, but we had the political weight, at the level of the region, but worldwide. The collective security, at the level of the Gulf States ... is imposed by the current circumstances, that the kingdom plays a prominent role, because of their greater potential and more numerous and several forces. Arab countries have become, particularly the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is facing growing threats to national and regional stability and security, and turned to the potential challenges looming certain risk. There are several reasons require from the Gulf Cooperation Council building and devote regional and international alliances States; in view of what these threats of attributes; the most important of all the threats which surrounding the region. Gulf Determinants: The extent of success in the Gulf Arab states in achieving greater military cooperation among them, on a systematic and integrated foundations; as well as self-reliance in building its defense capabilities through a combination of advanced military technology and the qualified national cadres. In light of these determinants three scenarios for the future of collective military force to Gulf Arab states, an s follows Gulf- Gulf alliance: Gulf- Arabic Alliance, Gulf-regional expanded alliance. Firmness storm" prove the ability of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to carry out the necessary steps to protect its borders and security. Key words: Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab world, security interests, security alliances