"The cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)--defined here as the ability of the six GCC member states to act together or in parallel--has significant consequences for regional stability and U.S. interests. This report examines factors that bind and divide the six GCC states--Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates--and presents the outlook for the GCC's evolution over the next ten years. Addressing the political, economic, and security dimensions of GCC relationships, the study provides a framework for understanding intra-GCC dynamics, an expectation of future developments, and policy recommendations for enhancing stability and U.S. regional interests"--Publisher's description.

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. GCC Cohesion in Historical Perspective : The Security Dimension of GCC Cohesion -- The Political Dimension of GCC Cohesion -- The Economic Dimension of GCC Cohesion -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3. Prospects for GCC Cohesion to 2025 : Security : Projected Trend Lines -- Politics : Projected Trend Lines --Economics: Projected Trend Lines --Conclusion -- Chapter 4. Policy Implications : Current U.S. Policy -- Policy Recommendations -- Limitations on U.S. Influence.