The Accession Day in the Kingdom of Bahrain: Twenty-six years of national renaissance and a solid royal vision
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect and preserve him. This occasion commemorates His Majesty’s accession to the throne as successor to the late Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God […]
Seventh meeting of the NATO Advisory Group in Kuwait
On December 8 and 9, 2025, the State of Kuwait hosted the seventh meeting of the Policy Advisory Group of the NATO Istanbul Initiative, which was attended by the NATO Secretary General’s Representative for the Southern Neighborhood, Javier Colomina, and representatives of NATO member states involved in political consultations, as well as representatives of the […]
The Bahrain Summit and the path towards strengthening Gulf economic integration
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of the 46th Gulf Summit marked an important milestone in economic integration, as its outcomes were not limited to the general principles agreed upon by the GCC countries, but also included decisions, initiatives, and executive measures with specific time frames, aimed at accelerating the pace of economic unity and integration, […]
GCC Summit 2025- From Cooperation to Union and the Strategic Path Ahead
The forty-sixth Summit of the GCC Supreme Council was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. This year’s Summit underscored a critical shift in Arabian Gulf strategic thinking, as leaders emphasized the transition from a phase of cooperation to a phase of deeper union, reflecting the maturity of joint Arabian Gulf […]
First Among Equals
First Among Equals Home / Research / Research By Program / Strategic and International Studies /First Among Equals THE ANCIENT Chinese philosopher Mencius once said, “A state without an enemy or external peril is absolutely doomed.” Today, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is not faced with one enemy but a growing number of enemies. We […]
Republican Presidential Candidates From a GCC Perspective
Republican Presidential Candidates From a GCC Perspective Home / Research / Research By Program / Strategic and International Studies /Republican Presidential Candidates From a GCC Perspective With the US Presidential elections set to take place in a year’s time and with the growing disillusionment with the Obama administration and troubles in the region; to the […]
Are We Ready to Drown?
The European stance towards maritime navigation security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
The European stance towards maritime Home / Research / Research By Program / Strategic and International Studies /The European stance towards maritime Strategic And International The European stance towards maritime On the tenth of January, the United Nations Security Council issued Resolution No. 2722 regarding threats to maritime navigation in the Bab el Mandeb Strait […]
The Riyadh World Defense Exhibition and the Strategy of Localizing Defense Industries
The European stance towards maritime Home / Research / Research By Program / Strategic and International Studies / The Riyadh World Defense Exhibition and the Strategy of Localizing Defense Industries Strategic And International The Riyadh World Defense Exhibition and the Strategy of Localizing Defense Industries Contracts worth $6.9 billion and receiving 106,000 visitors, with the […]
Contents of United Nations Resolutions Regarding Threats to Maritime Navigation
Contents of United Nations Resolutions Regarding Threats to Maritime Navigation Home / Research / Research By Program / Strategic and International Studies /Contents of United Nations Resolutions Regarding Threats to Maritime Navigation Strategic And International Contents of United Nations Resolutions Regarding Threats to Maritime Navigation On the tenth of January, the United Nations Security Council […]
