Learning from Finland: becoming a knowledge-based economy
For the second consecutive year, Finland topped the list of the happiest countries in the world. Analyst, Ghada Abdulla, looks into the reasons behind this continuing phenomenon….
International alliances: a crucial role
International coalitions can be very successful in challenging terrorist threats; analyst, Mohammed BuHassan discusses the crucial role that coalitions and alliances play in maintaining security of nations.
Deterrence and Impact on the current Iranian crisis
Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the use of deterrence as a strategy of crisis management with a focus on the Iran.
Saudi Arabia & public sector salaries
Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli discusses the impacts of increasing certain wages in noting that an increase in public sector salaries should be in a very narrow range, and should be applied in a carefully selected group of jobs….
Should Gulf countries ditch customs taxes?
Dr. Omar Al Ubaydli notes that Gulf countries should work toward eliminating customs taxes, switching exclusively to VAT. The primary benefit will be in opening markets for the Gulf countries’ new non-oil exports as they implement their economic visions…..
In which direction is the crisis heading?
There are many analyses that attempt to categorize the current crisis between the United States and Iran – Dr. Ashraf Keshk explains the distinctions between levels of crisis and at how this is important when considering future scenarios.
Energy Security: International and Gulf Responsibilities
Securing oil supplies is one of the most important objectives of national security strategies of Western countries. Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the security threats to global oil supplies and the implications for joint responsibilities.
Should the China-US trade dispute worry Gulf countries?
US President Donald Trump has been ratcheting up the pressure on China in the Sino-American trade war, with the latest salvo being an increase of tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent. Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli discuses the unveil of the Chinese retaliation and the initiation of formal bilateral negotiations to resolve the disagreement…
The Gulf states between crisis management and precautionary measures
All the crises in the region in the past had an impact on the Gulf states, even if they wanted neutrality. With Dr. Ashraf Keshk’s research he states that the Gulf countries have several elements to deal effectively with regional crises…
Carrier deployment likely long-planned but that doesn’t diminish Iran tensions, analysts say
Bolton could be responding to another recent escalation — Iran’s recent designation of all U.S. military personnel stationed in the Middle East as terrorists — said Mahmoud Abdulghaffar, a research analyst for Derasat, Bahrain’s Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies…
