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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.....
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Iran has renewed its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz if it is prevented from using the waterway to export its oil. As noted by Mohammed Jassim Bu Hasan, Iran is also saying that no other country will be able to export its oil through the Strait of Hormuz if actions to cut Iranian oil exports continue...
The objective of the NATO launch of the Mediterranean Dialogue were to establish good relations aimed at bilateral understanding of the most important challenges Regional security and stability. Dr. Ashraf Keshk notes that the initiative had faced challenges, especially in view of the changes that had occurred in the countries of the Mediterranean since 2011...
In the March edition of Petroleum Review, Analyst Abdulaziz Al Dosseri is quoted with regards to Bahrain's recent offshore shale oil find...
According to Dr. Ashraf Keshk, he says that it is not the first time, nor the last witnessed by the US – Iranian relations escalation of the nuclear file, yet he does not expect a military confrontation between the two sides for a couple reasons...
Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council just approved a special residency permit for entrepreneurs, investors, and skilled expatriates. Dr. Omar A-Ubaydli discusses this potentially positive step for the economy ......
Some of the greatest obstacles to women advancing in the IT world is embedded in societal expectations. Dr. Fatima Sebaie discusses in some detail the core of these challenges and at how this needs to be redressed.
The recent VIII Moscow Conference on International Security was an opportunity to gauge Russian foreign policy towards ongoing conflicts with Western states and NATO - Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks into the divergences of policy and potential repercussions for the Middle East.
How did the Syrian crisis impact Russian - Iranian relations - was it a convergence of necessity or a longer term strategic partnership? Dr. Ashraf Keshk considers the international complexities of the relationship between the two countries and at the impact on regional security.
Following the New York Times editorial board recently published editorial bemoaning corporations’ continued interest in investing in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Omar AlUbaydli in Al Arabiya provides some additional context on what makes Saudi Arabia eye-catching to foreign investors.
The arrival of Royal Navy Frigate HMS Montrose in Bahrain from the UK aims to bolster naval forces in the region. Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses regional and global maritime security.....
As NATO celebrates the 70th year of its founding, Dr. Ashraf Keshk looks at the current success of the alliance and future challenges.
Following the USA government's classification of Iran's Revolutonary Guard as a terrorist organization, Dr. Ashraf Keshk discusses the implications on strategic security for the region.
This recent report by DERASAT Analyst, Mohamed Ismaeel, analyses the conflict in Yemen, particularly considers Iran's role and looks at potential conflict resolutions.
Advances in technology play a key role in changing working conditions and generating creative and entrepreneurial ideas. Dr. Fatima AlSubaie discusses the use of Blockchain as an important opportunity that institutions can use to improve performance and increase productivity....
