| ID | 111228 |
| Title Proper | Bahrain, Qatar, and the hawar Islands |
| Other Title Information | resolution of a gulf territorial dispute |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wiegand, Krista E |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Hawar Islands dispute, resolved in 2001, is the only territorial dispute between two Arab states that has been resolved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Several factors played a role in influencing Qatar and Bahrain to resolve their dispute at the ICJ: 1) the inability of Arab states and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to mediate the dispute, 2) incentives for significant oil and natural gas reserves, and 3) incentives for bilateral and regional cooperation on salient issues between the two states. Both states have benefited significantly since the resolution of the dispute. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 66, No.1; Winter 2012: p.78-95 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal Vol. 66, No.1; Winter 2012: p.78-95 |
| Key Words | Hawar Islands ; Gulf Territorial Dispute ; International Court of Justice ; Qatar ; Bahrain ; Gulf Cooperation Council ; GCC |