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2011 Gulf Research Meeting Report Released
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The report of the 2011 Gulf Research Meeting featuring the opening speeches and summaries of each of the 16 workshops that were held is now available. The report can be downloaded by clicking on "read more". The 2012 Gulf Research Meeting will be held from July 11 to 14, 2012 and will feature 19 workshops in total Read more.. |
Gulf-Europe Relations at the GRC
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The Gulf Research Center recently released an updated overview of its activities in terms of Gulf-Europe relations including events, publications, training and other specialized services. The report also features an in-depth description of the Al-Jisr project on EU-GCC Public Diplomacy. To download the report, please click on "read more". The GRC is currently engaged in a new project on EU-GCC relations with the support of the European Commission. Read more.. |
Al-Arabia News Channel publishes opinion piece by Dr. Mustafa Alani on Israel and the Syrian revolution: the enemy of my enemy is my enemy, April 17, 2012
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In one of those semi-official meetings aimed at determining the stance of the international community on the Syrian revolution, held in a European country, I listened attentively to the Israeli delegate who tried to explain, in the frankest and firmest way possible, the rationale behind his country’s opposition to arming the Syrian opposition.
According to him, the Israeli government adopts the principle that the enemy of an enemy could be an enemy, too, unlike the popular saying. He went on to highlight the strategic calculations that made Israel reach this decision against providing any forms of external support for the Syrian revolution.
Israel’s security and stability are the only criteria upon which the decision-making process in Israel is based, he said. Different Israeli political factions, he added, do not see any benefit in toppling the current Syrian regime because of the negative and critical impact this would have on Israel’s security and the grave consequences it is expected to produce. Read more.. |
Khaleej Times publishes opinion piece by Dr. Mustafa Alani on An unwarranted visit
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The timing of the recent visit by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the UAE island of Abu Musa, occupied by Iran since 1971, has to be seen in its wider context, as well as in terms of the content and language of the speech before the few hundred Iranian settlers of the occupied island who gathered to listen to him.
The visit and speech were both provocative and unwarranted. However, unquestionably it is one more sign of the state of nervousness gripping the Iranian leadership since the surprise development of the popular uprising in Syria.
The Iranian leadership feels the heat and stands helpless to save its ally in Damascus from the rage of its own people. To understand the cause and the actual degree of this state of panic, one has to appreciate the value of the Syrian regime for Iranian strategic interests. Indeed, the possible collapse of the Syrian regime is a matter of great concern for Iran Read more.. |
Gulf News publishes opinion piece by Dr. Mustafa Alani on Arm the rebels to end strife in Syria
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The current debate over whether it is right or wrong, legitimate or illegitimate to supply arms to the Syrian opposition has moved wide off the mark. The real issue now is whether it is right or wrong to allow a brutal dictatorship to massacre its own people in front of the entire world, and in front of the camera.
The situation in Syria has reached a practical and moral dead end. Six months of non-violent popular protest was met with an extremely violent reaction from the regime, and no less than 5,000 peaceful protesters lost their lives in these demonstrations. Secondly, the past six months have witnessed a major shift in the Syrian revolution.
The formation of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) in early August 2011 came as a direct reaction to the desperate and hopeless situation that had developed during the first six months of the uprising.
Beyond all expectations, and despite the brutal reaction of the regime, the revolution has sustained its force and spread rapidly and determinedly.
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Arab News publishes opinion piece by GRC Chairman Dr. Abdulaziz Sager on Arming the opposition may solve Syrian crisis
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During the past few weeks, at least two GCC states have clearly pointed to the necessity to provide the Syrian people with effective means to defend themselves in the face of "the regime's killing machine".
The Saudi and the Qatari governments have openly and repeatedly urged the outside world to consider the option of supplying arms to the Syrian opposition.
The decision to call for arming the Syrian opposition was not an easy one, nor was this considered an ideal solution;however, the GCC governments were forced to call for this option, because it gradually emerged as the only way to save the Syrian people from the brutality of the regime.
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GRC publishes new analysis by GRC Chairman Dr. Abdulaziz Sager on Arming the Syrian Opposition - The GCC and the Syrian Crisis
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During the past few weeks, at least two GCC states have clearly pointed to the necessity to provide the Syrian people with effective means to defend themselves in the face of 'the regime's killing machine'. The Saudi and the Qatari governments have openly and repeatedly urged the outside world to consider the option of supplying arms to the Syrian rebels.
The decision to call for arming the Syrian opposition was not an easy one, nor was this considered an ideal solution;however, the GCC governments were forced to call for this option, because it gradually emerged as the only way to save the Syrian people from the brutality of the regime.
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GRC releases new analysis titled: A new economic dimension between China, South Korea and the GCC
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When it comes to economic ties between Saudi Arabia and countries like China and South Korea, the focus has very much been on the energy dependency that these Asian countries have with the Gulf region, in particular with Iran and Saudi Arabia. The present situation is no exception. With the current instabilities surrounding the Iranian question, China needs to secure an energy source which is less reliant towards Iran while at the same time ensuring its future growth potential. Decisions taken on the international relations level can thus be hard to grasp without a good idea of the trade dependency both countries have towards each other. The same goes for the Saudi relationship with its key customers in Asia. Read more.. |
GRC releases new book titled: Renewable Energy in the GCC Countries: Resources, Potential, and Prospects
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Fast-growing energy needs in the GCC countries are putting pressure on their hydrocarbon resources, the looming shortage of which, coupled with their inefficient use or damaging environmental impact, point to the fact that over-reliance on oil and gas is not sustainable. Against this backdrop, the aim of this book is to help identify the potential role that renewable energy sources (RES) can play in the future energy mix of the GCC countries; it looks closely at the major past and present renewable energy initiatives and policies, as well as industrial and research capabilities in the region, with a specific focus on solar and wind energy technologies. In doing so, this study examines the drivers and requirements for the deployment of these energy sources and their possible integration into sectors as different as electricity generation, water desalination or green building.
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GRC participates at UNCTAD XIII Policy Dialogue
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Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the GRC, spoke at the UNCTAD XIII Policy Dialogue "Redefining the Role of the Government in Tomorrow's International Trade" held on March 26, 2012 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Dr. Sager focused specifically on the challenge for export diversification from a Gulf perspective arguing that the GCC states benefit from globalization while the issue of employment generation through the creation of small and medium businesses remains a continued challenge.
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Cameron greets Qatari PM |
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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron greets Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al- More.. |
EU studying impact of Iran ship insurance ban: UK |
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Britain and France are studying a proposed European Union ban on insuring tankers carrying Iranian oil to see how severe an impact More.. |
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'Mossad agent' hanged for Iran scientist killing |
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Iran has hanged a man it said was an agent for Israeli intelligence agency Mossad whom it convicted of killing one of its nuclear More.. |
UAE's annual inflation rises in April, prices fall in Dubai |
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Consumer prices, or inflation, in the UAE touched a nine-month high of 0.8 per cent last month on an annual basis and prices rose More.. |
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Saudis who refuse employment to be taken off Hafiz aid list |
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The Ministry of Labor is in the process of issuing a list of all unemployed Saudis who have turned down offers of employment for n More.. |
Maersk committed to boosting Al Shaheen Field recovery |
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Maersk Oil remains committed to maximising long-term recovery in a safe and efficient manner from the Qatari offshore Al Shaheen F More.. |
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Qatar, Tunisia in talks on joint projects |
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Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki yesterday met with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-A More.. |
Critical time as Qatar hosts talks |
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Abdullah Al Attiyah, named by Qatar to the presidency of the United Nations climate-change talks that the country is to host this More.. |
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Empowering women: Saudi Arabia leads the way |
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"I believe strongly in the rights of women. My mother is a woman. My sister is a woman. My daughter is a woman. My wife is a woman More.. |
31 Kuwaiti firms suspended for not posting results |
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The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) on Wednesday suspended trading in the shares of 31 listed firms, a majority of them investment com More.. |
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UN observers caught up in Syrian violence |
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A roadside bomb struck a car belonging to the U.N. observer mission in Syria on Tuesday, just minutes after regime forces opened f More.. |
Iraq plans to relaunch Iraqi Airways as a major carrier |
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Iraq's national carrier is planning to re-emerge as a major regional airline, with the first of 40 Boeing aircraft set to be deliv More.. |
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United Arab front against Iran less likely |
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Analysts say a united Arab front against Iran looks less likely after the Gulf Cooperation Council this week delayed deciding on f More.. |
DSS 2011 gave Dh8.8b boost to economy |
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Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2011 attracted four million visitors and delivered a Dh8.8-billion boost to the emirate's economy, ac More.. |
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Bahrain condemns Iranian MPs' statements |
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The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Tuesday the Iranian charge d'affaires to protest against the statements made by More.. |
GCC ministers of commerce hold 45th meeting in Riyadh |
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UAE Minister of Economy, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri is participating in the GCC ministers of commerce meeting started today in R More.. |
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Al-Rabeeah leads Saudi delegation to Health Assembly in Geneva |
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Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah will lead a six-member delegation to the 65th session of the World Health Assembly which b More.. |
Saudi stock market profitability to reach SR112b for the first time |
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The Saudi economy maintains a positive outlook, enhancing the investment case for the Saudi stock benchmark Tadawul All Share Inde More.. |
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Iran, IAEA agree to hold further talks |
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The UN nuclear watchdog and Iran will meet again next week after a "good exchange of views" during two days of talks on Tehran's a More.. |
Bids open for Riyadh metro project |
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Saudi Arabia Tuesday launched a tender process to build a new metro system in the capital in an effort to ease congestion on the c More.. |
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| Arming the Syrian Opposition - The GCC and the Syrian Crisis |
| During the past few weeks, at least two GCC states have clearly pointed to the necessity to provide the Syrian people with effective means to defend themselves in the face of 'the regime's killing machine'... Read More
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| A new economic dimension between China, South Korea and the GCC |
| When it comes to economic ties between Saudi Arabia and countries like China and South Korea, the focus has very much been on the energy dependency that these Asian countries have with the Gulf region, in particular with Iran and Saudi Arabia. The present situation is no exception. .. Read More
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| Towards a Comprehensive GCC-EU Partnership |
| The recent visit of GCC Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani to Brussels and to the headquarters of the European Union not only underscored the increased attention that is being paid to the Gulf region by the European Union but also highlighted the recognition that the GCC is gaining as an organization committed and contributing to promoting security and stability both in its immediate neighborhood and the wider Middle East... Read More
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April 12-14, 2012 Dr.Abdulaziz Sager participated and presented paper on Panel 3: The Middle East and Gulf Perspective at the workshop titled Turkey’s New Global Activism ,12-14 April 2012 in Istanbul organised by the Center for International Studies, Mas
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April 10, 2012
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager participated at the one day workshop in Istanbul on the 10th of April entitled "Iraq's Emerging Foreign Policy in Regional and International Context." organised by the Carnegie Middle East Center in collaboration with the
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April 2-4, 2012
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Raouf, Research Fellow – GRC Environment Research Program participated as an invited speaker in the conference on “Green Economy: Which Perspectives for the MENA-Region?” organized by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. The conference took place on 2
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| Ongoing and Upcoming Events |
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Think Tank Security Forum 2012 |
Venue: Venice, Italy In cooperation and with the support of the Italian Naval Staff College (Istituto di Studi Militari Marittimi) and the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, the Gulf Research Center will host the first Think Tank Security Forum in Venice, Italy on the grounds of the Italian Navy Staff College. The meeting will bring together leading security think tanks from around the world in order to discuss the key security challenges being faced from different regional perspectives. One of the objectives of the gathering will be the production of a Global Security Agenda 2011 publication that will outline what the key .. more |
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The Gstaad Middle East Roundtable |
Venue: Gstaad, Switzerland Bringing together regional, security, and policy experts in order to assess the current situation in the Middle East, the Gulf Research Center, the Geneva Center for Security Policy and the Crown Center at Brandeis University are once again hosting a roundtable in Gstaad, Switzerland. During the meeting, an assessment of the Arab Revolutions, the overall geopolitical and regional dynamics as it pertains to the Levant, Turkey, the Arab-Israeli issue and the situation in Iraq, Iran and the Gulf region will be discussed. A summary of the proceedings will be published as part of the Geneva Papers of the GCSP. .. more |
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Gulf Research Meeting 2012 |
Venue: The University of Cambridge The Gulf Research Meeting provides an academic environment to foster Gulf studies and to promote scholarly and academic exchange among scholars working and/or having familiarity with the Gulf region - i.e. the countries of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The Gulf Research Meeting mandate is to identify issues of importance to the Gulf region and provide a basis for academic and empirical research into those fields. Particular emphasis is given to encourage young scholars to engage in the debate and take part in research .. more |
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| Research Program Categories |
 GCC Foreign Relations
Interaction of the Gulf States with the rest of the world both regionally and globally with a host of international powers. |
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 GCC Economic Issues
Provides key economic indicators for GCC Economics, Business and Commerce, Banking and Finance and Labor Markets. |
 Gulf Energy Program
The main focus of the Gulf Energy Program is to mobilize energy economics for the GCC region. |
 Science and Technology in the Gulf
It covers specific issues related to S&T in the GCC countries, maps out the region's S&T capabilities and disseminates information in a useful manner... |
 GCC Social Issues
It covers the other social aspects such as history, culture, migration, women, education and media. |
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