Tumultuous yet Promising: The Evolution of GCC-Iraq Relations

Iraq’s relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been tumultuous over the past decades, marked by highs and lows. Several factors such as the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the emergence of political blocs promoting foreign agendas in the aftermath of the invasion led to the deterioration of ties between the GCC and Iraq.