Franco-German ‘Treaty on Cooperation and Integration’
Would an integrated European Army undermine NATO or be complementary?
The New US Missile Defense Strategy: Implications
Is a resurgence of Cold War stand-offs a potential risk of President Trump’s new missile defense strategy? Dr Ashraf Keshk discusses both the international and regional implications….
Why ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ never pays off
Omar Al Ubaydli investigates how our consumption decisions partially reflect our efforts to convey a certain social status to others, sending a signal to our peers that we are wealthy and powerful, and that we have good taste…….
Venezuela proves Gulf prosperity should not be taken for granted
As the political crisis unfolding in Venezuela seizes the headlines, analysts frequently draw attention to the fact that the South American country has the largest oil reserves in the world………
China’s Maritime Strategy
Dr Ashraf Keshk considers the implications of the recent expansion of China’s navy.
Does the US want high or low oil prices?
The US economy has traditionally been a heavy importer of oil, making it unquestionably a fan of low oil prices. Meanwhile, the shale oil revolution has transformed the US oil industry, and driven net imports to almost zero. But, has that been enough to make America favor high oil prices, and to be an OPEC ally?
Does a 5% VAT tax cause prices to rise by 5%?
At the start of January 2019, Bahrain launched a 5 per cent value-added tax (VAT), following Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli explains the impact on prices.
Energy Security and NATO
Dr. Ashraf Keshk gives a brief history to energy security and NATO and considers the challenges ahead.
China: Towards New International Relations for the Future of Mankind
During the recent 5th World Cultural Forum held in China, Dr. Mohamed Noman Galal…
A New Testimony to the Cohesion of the Egyptian People Against Terrorism
Another incident took place in two passenger buses in Al-Mina Governorate…
