A Modest Proposal for the Strait Dispute: A Shared Pact Among Gulf States
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A London-based research group has proposed a coalition of Gulf states to jointly control the Strait of Hormuz, drawing inspiration from the now-defunct European Coal and Steel Community. The proposal aims to reduce tensions and ensure stable navigation through the strategic waterway. The group suggests that shared governance could prevent unilateral actions that threaten global oil shipments.
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Involves Gulf states with competing interests in the region.
The research group invoked a now-defunct European pact on coal and steel as a model.
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A London-based research group suggested forming a coalition of countries to share control of the Strait of Hormuz.
New York Times- Involves Gulf states with competing interests in the region.
- References a historical European pact to frame a new regional arrangement.
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A London-based research group suggested forming a coalition of countries to share control of the Strait of Hormuz.
New York TimesThe research group invoked a now-defunct European pact on coal and steel as a model.
New York Times