Iraqi politicians have challenged a 2012 maritime agreement with Kuwait, reigniting sovereignty disputes. Both governments must work to resolve the issue to prevent political friction from harming growing economic and security cooperation.
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE share economic ambitions and security concerns, yet rivalry over Yemen, personal dynamics between leaders, and competing regional strategies have fueled tensions. Resolving the dispute will fall to the Gulf states themselves, as outside mediation can only support, not substitute, their long-term cooperation.