Gulf States Remain Silent on Iran
Emile Hokayem, The National | January 29, 2010
As the world watches to see how the political crisis in Iran will play out, its neighbors in the have been silent on the matter. ++ "From the prism of Arab Gulf interests, there is no need to pick a side in this fight, especially when it is unclear who will win and whether it will make a difference." ++ Arab states need to be more pro-active in shaping a stable outcome for Iran and its subsequent regional integration. ++ These countries should use economic interdependence in the region as a leverage point with Iran.
