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Further action to degrade Al Houthi missile capabilities, both to protect international shipping and the Saudi-Yemeni border, seems a necessity

Given the continued volatility of Gulf security arrangements, bolstering ties with the alliance is the way to go

Issue of sovereignty is at the heart of Union

Instead of dealing with an EU whose focus and strength are questionable, the GCC states will prefer to deal with EU members such as France, Germany and Italy directly

With the nuclear accord completed, issues such as Syria, Yemen and Iraq will move to the top of the regional as well as international agenda