Has remote working proven to be beneficial?
The Corona crisis has provided organizations with an exceptional opportunity to activate broader remote work policies; this article by Dr. Fatima Al-Sebaei, looks into the research on the effectiveness of working remotely.
Potential Environmental Threat Posed by Safer Oil Tanker
The ongoing threat posed by the Safer oil tanker anchored about 60 km north of Hudaydah in Yemen, is a serious indication of a new security risk to maritime navigation in the Red Sea.
Towards a strategic concept of maritime security
The Lebanon Port Incident has proved to be a wake-up call for countries around the globe not only to review their port insurance plans, but to also formulate comprehensive strategies to deal with emergency incidents.
Beirut port incident – a role for strategic planning
The Beirut port incident reaffirms that disasters can sometimes not be prevented. This article discusses the inevitable consequences of such tragedies and how strategic planning could be the best way to address them.
A new mechanism for Cyber-security in the GCC states
An article highlighting the inauguration of a platform for analyzing cyber-security malware, a GCC Joint Venture which aims to enhance information security in the Gulf states.
NATO’s Strategy towards the Libyan Crisis
An analytical report, that examines the strategic pillars of NATO’s position on the Libyan conflict, explains this position, and how could the alliance’s position on the Libyan issue can affect its regional partnerships.
Are Current Artificial Intelligence Strategies Sufficient for Future Challenges?
Is it time to re-think strategies for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) going forward in light of its role in the current Covid-19 pandemic? Dr. Faima AlSebaie discusses the impact that artificial intelligence can have on economy, education, health and social care in emergency situations.
Biological warfare: An emerging global threat?
The far-reaching impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic raise important questions with regards to the potentials of biological warfare in the pandemic’s wake.
Gulf universities can learn from Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine project
Can universities in the Gulf learn from top universities when it comes to area studies – a field that allows countries to draw upon a range of experts to respond to foreign policy events effectively?
NATO’s Intervention in Libya: Strategic Determinants
An article by Dr. Ashraf Keshk, that explains NATO’s strategic determinants of the current conflict in Libya.
