One Global Pole or A Multipolar World?
Although increasingly challenged by crises such as the pandemic and fluctuating security concerns around the world, this article argues that the international system remains unipolar.
The Strategic Importance of Regional Security Organizations
An article by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, that discusses the importance of regional security and how to activate regional security mechanisms in the Gulf.
No Hiding Place As Remote Working Exposes the Idlers
Remote work is not what the shirking workers were initially expecting, as per Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli’s recent article, remote work is actually beneficial to the committed hard working professionals.
Strategic Implications for NATO’s Expanded Forces in Iraq
As NATO announces the expansion of its training mission in Iraq, this commentary discusses the regional implications.
An Epic of Sacrifice in a Brothers’ Ordeal
An article by Fatima Al-Seddiqi, where she stresses on the importance of such publications, which covers the invasion and liberation of Kuwait and should be constantly shared.
US relations with NATO in the Biden era … the limits of reconciliation and spaces for disunity
President Biden recently affirmed NATO as a place where Europeans and Americans can together face security challenges. Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the difference of this approach to the previous administration and at the potentials for reconciliation and disunity.
The UAE must cherry pick elite teen mathematicians to get ahead of the curve
The UAE’s recent decision to offer top global talent a path to Emirati citizenship could be strengthened by a strategy that tailors the UAE’s immigration system to capture talent by spotting and naturalizing talented teens and their families.
Derasat Chairman Presents the Book “First Vision Salman” To The Deputy King
Derasat Chairman presented to The Deputy King a copy of Derasat’s recent published book, titled “First Vision Salman”, a tribute to Bahrain’s successful progress and achievements under the support of His Royal Highness.
Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council visits Egypt … a strategic vision
In a recent visit to Egypt, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General, Nayef bin Falah al-Hajraf, noted the strategic and historical relationship with Egypt. This commentary looks deeper into the strategic importance of Egypt in maintaining a regional balance of power.
The Gulf bubble needs to burst: Students should stop living together abroad
With thousands of young Gulf nationals studying abroad, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli suggests that by not integrating into local communities, opportunities for creating soft power are being wasted.
