Messages of the Russian–Chinese–Iranian Naval Drills
Military exercises go beyond being mere joint drills between the armed forces of various countries aimed at improving interoperability. They are also a show of strength and a message of deterrence to hostile parties, warning them against any aggressive actions. These maneuvers may also carry political messages. This is the context behind the significance of […]
Ukraine Between Two Grinding Forces: Russian Power and American Calculations
The verbal clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky captured the attention of millions around the world, particularly because it is unusual for intergovernmental relations to be debated live on air. We are more accustomed to seeing smiles for the cameras—even if the actual discussions behind closed doors were far […]
Knowledge Economy and the Question of Sustainable Development?
The world has been undergoing a rapid shift towards a knowledge-based economy since the beginning of the 21st century. This economy is primarily driven by advanced skills, information, and technology. As a result, many Arab countries have made these fields a cornerstone of their development plans, aiming to foster innovation and enhance education to transform […]
The Day After Regional Security Arrangements
There has been much discussion about the “day after” in Gaza, but in reality, the repercussions of the war in Gaza will not be confined within its borders; rather, they will extend to the entire regional security system. As I have pointed out in several previous articles, regional security issues are closely interconnected. The war […]
The Journey through the Valley of Death
The “Valley of Death” is a term that refers to the critical stage in the life of startups, centered around the challenge of transforming innovations from the realm of research and development (R&D) into profitable products. This period is particularly difficult for both entrepreneurs and scientists. Although an innovation may be scientifically validated in theory […]
What does the establishment of a Russian naval base in Sudan mean?
On February 12, 2025, media outlets reported that both Russia and Sudan announced an agreement on the “establishment of a Russian naval base in the city of Port Sudan.” Before delving into the nature, objectives, implications, and significance of this base for regional security in the area—and its connection to the broader international rivalry—it is […]
The Evolution of Printed Encyclopedias from the 18th Century to the Modern Era (2-2)
In the first part of the previous article on “The Evolution of Printed Encyclopedias from the 18th Century to the Modern Era,” attention was drawn to the contributions of the French philosopher and writer Denis Diderot through his famous encyclopedia titled “Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers,” which was published […]
The Impact of Maritime Navigation Threats in Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea on the Security of the Arabian Gulf States
The study, titled “The Impact of Maritime Navigation Threats in Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea on the Security of the Arabian Gulf States”, prepared by a group of researchers at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), provides an integrated vision of the dimensions of the impact of these threats in […]
Establishment of the National Emergency Management Center
In previous articles, I have referred to the topic of crisis and disaster management, which lies at the core of national security for all countries worldwide. This is because no country has ever been completely free from crises or disasters, whether natural or industrial. However, the success in handling such situations is closely tied to […]
The Evolution of Printed Encyclopedias from the 18th Century to the Modern Era (1-2)
In the previous article titled Pliny the Elder… and the Pearl Route, the early efforts to compile various branches of science and knowledge into a single book were explored. This endeavor was persistently pursued by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder in his work, Natural History. This article, divided into two parts, will discuss the […]
