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This paper introduces the Gulf Neighborhood Policy (GNP) as a tool to strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties between GCC states and selected partner states. It argues that a GNP would create a framework to implement a large array of important policies. Under the GNP's umbrella function, the Gulf monarchies would be able to start an official institutional dialogue between member states and with partner countries. To illustrate the need for the GCC states to create an encompassing and responsive GNP, this paper draws parallels between the proposed GCC GNP and the European example, the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP).