Since the end of World War II, there have been several attempts that ultimately failed to establish a regional security framework in the Middle East. These attempts have historically fallen short, undermined by distrust, power politics and conflict. Today, a new window of opportunity may be emerging to establish a stable, broadly accepted mechanism for de-escalating conflicts, setting norms and building confidence and cooperation between states in the region. World powers should consider the ongoing Vienna talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal that the Trump administration withdrew from the first step in this direction.
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and former UK Prime Minister Theresa May at a 2016 GCC summit in Bahrain. (Tom Evans/Crown Copyright)
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