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                                                                                NATO Review offers expert opinion, analysis and debate on security issues. What is published in this magazine does not necessarily represent the official position or policy
                                                                                    of member governments, or of NATO
                                                                             
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                                                                                                        Amanda Webb 
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                
                                                                                                    
	NATO took a decisive step in building closer relations with Gulf Cooperation Council countries with the launch in 2004 of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), which has helped to foster cooperation and deepen common understanding. 
                                                                                                
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