08 Sep 2015

The Gulf States’ Approach with Respect to the Refugee Influx

A new crisis makes the headlines in Europe and worldwide nowadays, opening up the door for new questions and big divisions. The European media has been flooded with apocalyptic scenarios, while some outlets put the emphasis on the humanistic aspect of any war tragedy. The bureaucrats in Brussels sho
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11 Aug 2015

Oman Between Rise and Insecurity Risk

Sultanate of Oman, the second largest state in the Arabian Peninsula and also a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional actor whose importance is becoming increasingly relevant in the Middle East. Dohfar Rebellion of 1976 is the last conflict that reached Oman, a country which, un
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26 Jan 2015

Reflection on King Abdullah ibn ABDULAZIZ’s rule

Abdullah ibn ABDULAZIZ (photo), the 6th King of Saudi Arabia, born on 1st of August 1924; died in the morning of 23rd of January 2015[1]. This date of birth is uncertain, since the dates or years of birth published were inconsequent. In a general line King ABDULLAH, promised much more than he did
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01 Mar 2014

Science and Technology at the “Arab MIT”

Over the past years, the Middle East has experienced a remarkable increase in state-of-the-art facilities for research and education. This innovation-driven environment with extraordinary financial resources has attracted top-notch faculty, staff, and students from all over the world. My name is
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21 Mar 2011

Can the Kingdoms Survive?

The Arab world is asserting itself in a manner never before witnessed. It is only a matter of time before Muammar Gaddafi joins Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak and Tunisia’s Zine el-Abedine Ben Ali as a deposed dictators.  Is it possible we could soon wittness the fall of the region’s monarchs too?
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03 Oct 2009

The Chaos of Arab Political Discourse

Arab political discourse is characterized by cacophony and an utter absence of comprehensive analysis. Any attempt to systematically address or analyze the recurrent political crises and failures in the Arab world is thwarted by the reality of this discourse. A brief examination of the media coverag
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