The Implications of the Russian-Ukrainian Crisis on the Gulf-EU Relations

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science - Kuwait University

2 Teaching Assistant, Department of Political Science - Kuwait University

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis on Gulf-European relations, focusing on political and economic effects. It presents two hypotheses: first, that the crisis affected these relations; and second, that it prompted Arab Gulf states to expand international alliances and deepen strategic partnerships. Using a descriptive, analytical, and statistical approach, the study concludes that the crisis posed complex challenges for the Arab Gulf states, including concerns about international stability, human rights, and the need to diversify economic alliances. This aligns with the theory of complex interdependence.
 
 

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