Sheikh Hamad and the Making of Modern Qatar
There is a question that haunts every small state: how does a nation survive and...
The Legacy of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Expert Perspectives
With the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir...
The Architect of Modern Qatar and a Champion of Gulf Cooperation
Statesmen may pass, but their legacies endure in the lives of their people and in...
In Memoriam: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
The Arab world has lost a giant of a man, a ruler unique among the...
The Winter Olympics and Deepening Italy–Qatar Defense Diplomacy
As the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games commenced at the beginning of the month, Qatar’s...
Israel’s Strike on Qatar: Gulf Experts’ Perspectives
Following the Israeli strikes on Qatar, Gulf International Forum’s experts assess the ramifications of the...
Qatar’s Mediation Efforts and Economic Diversification Strategies
The State of Qatar is a small nation in the Arabian Peninsula whose regional clout...
The UAE and Qatar Pivot to Unmanned Systems to Bolster Maritime Security
Autonomous systems are transforming the character of naval warfare. In the Black Sea, Ukrainian uncrewed...
After Assad, What Role will Qatar Play in Syria?
As the region came to grips with President Bashar al-Assad’s sudden ouster in December 2024,...
Lessons Learned from the Gulf’s Hosting of the Global Mega Events FIFA 20...
In 2023, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted two major international events following...
The Russia-Ukraine War and Qatar’s Emerging Energy Role in Europe
Executive Summary Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has radically reshaped global energy markets. Perhaps nowhere can...
What the Gulf States Hope to Gain in Post-War Gaza
As the war in Gaza entered its second year, the fate of the residents of...