International Relations Regionalism Questions
The main regional integration initiatives in the Arab world include the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Arab League was established in 1945 and aims to promote cooperation and coordination among Arab states on political, economic, and social issues. The GCC, formed in 1981, focuses on economic integration and cooperation among the Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The AMU, established in 1989, aims to promote economic and political integration among the North African countries of Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. Lastly, the OIC, founded in 1969, seeks to enhance solidarity and cooperation among Islamic countries on various issues, including political, economic, and social matters.