The historical roots and political theory of the GCC -- Superpowers and the Gulf -- The Arab and international foreign policy of the GCC -- Defence and national security of the GCC -- Economies of the GCC member states -- The role of oil in member states of the GCC -- Agricultural production and food security in member states of the GCC -- Industry and trade in GCC member states -- Manwpower in GCC member states -- Services in GCC member states.