Abstract
This study aimed to compare the elements of development and completion between the Arab Cooperation Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council, while also examining the case for Arab integration in the context of a new human renaissance in the Arab region. The study is based on a major hypothesis that states: 'There is a correlation between reviving the Arab integration project, given the current regional and international changes, and the Arab region finding its way out of the crisis, ultimately leading to a comprehensive human renaissance. To investigate this hypothesis, both the descriptive-analytical approach and the comparative approach were utilized. The study yielded several significant results, the most prominent of which are as follows: Arab integration, considering contemporary regional and international transformations, may be possible if the existing obstacles are removed—particularly the lack of genuine will among ruling elites, external dependency, and permissiveness. Additionally, there is a need to reintroduce integration measures and foundational elements of the renaissance. Establishing an inclusive and new regional structure requires that national political units acknowledge real powers that transcend the authority of existing nation-states. This structure should be capable of making important decisions and possessing authority in certain areas, meaning that it must have legal and functional legitimacy granted by its constituent units.
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Tom, Basma
(2024)
"The Arab Cooperation Council and the Gulf Cooperation Council: A Comparative Study,"
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 30:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol30/iss2/2