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Which country has asked to replace four-decade-old Gulf Cooperation Council with a new regional alliance due to it's failure in resolving an 18-month rift between the emirate and its neighbors?

Correct answer: A. Qatar

  • A. Qatar
  • B. S.Arabia
  • C. Bahrain
  • D. Kuwait

Explanation

Qatar called for a new regional alliance after the Gulf Cooperation Council failed to resolve the dispute involving Qatar and its neighbours. The rift began in 2017 and primarily involved Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE.

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