Virtual discussion- post-pandemic impacts survey results

A virtual discussion on 5th October, 2020 titled, “The socio-economic impact of the Corona pandemic in Bahrain”, discussing how Covid-19 has impacted Bahrain’s population socially and economically, and how it compares to the UK and the US.

Western-Russian Rivalry in North Africa: A Strategic Vision

There is a general strategic framework for the Russian-Western competition in the North African region, which is part of the Atlantic-Russian conflict, an article that sheds light on the dimensions of this rivalry in the North African region.

Why R&D activities are limited in GCC countries?

Despite their high per capita incomes, the Gulf countries today have low levels of R&D spending. In this article Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, examines an important component: the weaknesses of PhD programs in Gulf countries.

Pentagon’s New Navy Force Plans

Commenting on a lecture delivered by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, on the Pentagon’s new plan for the future design of the American Navy force, Dr. Ashraf Keshk explains the importance of this plan in light of current conflicts in the region.