也门这面镜子,照出了他们的“明争暗斗”

Group 1 - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) consists of six countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, but internal dynamics reveal underlying tensions, particularly between Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar [1][5] - The Southern Transitional Council (STC), established in 2017, aims to restore the pre-1990 borders of Yemen and has been involved in conflicts with the Yemeni government, supported militarily and financially by the UAE [2][3] - Recent developments in Yemen, including the STC's military actions and territorial expansion, have led to Saudi airstrikes targeting the STC, highlighting the competition for influence between Saudi Arabia and the UAE [3][4] Group 2 - The UAE's support for the STC is part of its strategy to enhance its influence in Yemen, particularly in the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb Strait [2][3] - The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is complex, as both countries have supported opposing factions in conflicts such as the Libyan civil war and the Sudanese civil war, indicating divergent interests despite geographical proximity [4][5] - The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East suggest that GCC countries will continue to navigate a balance between cooperation and competition in various sectors, including finance, trade, and cultural influence [5]