Albert Vidal

Gulf and Middle East analyst, International Institute for Strategic Studies

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Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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GCC opens forward military command in Kuwait

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Analyst commenting on the decision

Gulf defense ministers agreed on 10 November to place a forward command post for their joint military force in Kuwait, at the northern tip of the Gulf. It is the first time the six-state bloc has put a standing command outside its Riyadh headquarters.

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