The European stance towards maritime navigation security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
Between the announcement of several European countries joining the “Guardian of Prosperity” alliance declared by the United States to protect maritime navigation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the subsequent withdrawal of some of those countries, many questions have been raised about the European stance towards the alliance and the impact of these threats on […]
Implications of Sending an Iranian Warship to the Red Sea
On January 1, 2024, Iranian media reported that Iran had dispatched a destroyer and a warship towards the Red Sea to be present near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The destroyer, named ‘Alborz,’ is equipped with long-range naval cruise missiles and is part of the 94th naval group affiliated with the Iranian Navy. Read More – […]
What do we mean by sustainability?
There has been much talk in recent years about sustainability, and the discussion has become associated with a set of agreed-upon standards, rather than an understanding of its dimensions and concepts. Sustainability as a term began to take shape in 1950, undergoing various phases until it transformed into goals adopted by the United Nations, now […]
Egypt and Maritime Security in the Red Sea
On the twenty-first of December 2023, during a press conference with his British counterpart David Cameron, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, the Egyptian Foreign Minister, commented on the threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and proposed measures to secure it, stating, ‘We share the principles regarding maritime navigation and the necessity of preserving it in […]
Near East and Gulf regional issues: the impact on NATO
On November 27, 2023, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), warned of the “danger of regional escalation” following drone and missile strikes on American sites in Syria and Iraq, as well as attacks on commercial ships. He called on Iran to restrain its proxies in the region to prevent the […]
The Regional Developments and Their Impact on NATO’s Interests
On November 27, 2023, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), warned of the “danger of regional escalation” after drone strikes and missiles targeted American sites in both Syria and Iraq. Additionally, there were attacks on commercial ships. Stoltenberg called on Iran to restrain its proxies in the region to prevent […]
The Riyadh Summit and the Establishment of the Regional Security System
Despite the fact that the thirty-second regular session of the Arab League, held on May 21, 2023, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, appeared to be a routine Arab summit, it took place under extraordinary circumstances….
Arab Gulf States and the Peaceful Nuclear Option
The Arab Gulf states maintain a steadfast and fundamental stance regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Middle East region. This stance is reflected in official statements and positions both within the corridors of international organizations, particularly those concerned with this issue. This stance is not only based on the recognition of the risks […]
Russia and the Middle East in an International Conference at the Primakov Center
Upon a gracious invitation from the Evgeny Primakov International Cooperation Center, I participated in the third edition of the international conference titled ‘Russia and the Middle East: Exploring a New World.’…..
The Importance of Strategic Planning for Institutions and Nations
As part of the intellectual dialogues organized by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International Studies, and Energy (Derasat), the center held a dialogue on October 11, 2023, entitled “The Role of Strategic Planning in the Work of Institutions.” This event included four significant contributions, some of which addressed the historical aspects of the topic, while […]
