by Jerry Robinson, 'Follow the Money'
Gulf Nations to Create Joint Military Command
- In recent years, the idea that Gulf countries should fully integrate with a European-style Union has been heavily promoted by the Saudis.
- Riyadh has called for an enhanced union with fellow Gulf Cooperation Council states Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, which together account for 40 percent of the world’s oil reserves and a quarter of its natural gas.
- Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab neighbors wrapped up a summit meeting in Kuwait on Wednesday by agreeing to establish a joint military command, paving the way for tighter security coordination even as their regional rival Iran pursues outreach efforts in the wake of its interim nuclear deal.
Gulf Nations Forge New Military Alliance
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