The Twitter Spy Scandal: Context, Parallels, Threats and Responsibilities
Dr. Sahar KhamisThe shocking facts revealed in the ‘Twitter spy scandal’ raise several questions regarding the nature...
We Should Have Seen It Coming
Ambassador Patrick TherosWe should have seen the box into which our actions against Iran have put us;...
Drone Strike in Saudi Arabia Potentially Broadens Perception of Iranian Thr...
Dr. Dania ThaferOver the course of the Trump Presidency, there has been one crucial variable missing in...
How to Deal with Russia in the Middle East and the Gulf Region?
Dr. Bulent Aras & Dr. Emirhan YorulmazlarIn less than a decade, Russia has made significant advances in the Middle East and...
The PMF’s Fight for Legitimacy in Iraq
Giorgio CafieroFormed in 2014, the initial raison d’etre of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) was to...
Dealing with Iran: Trump’s Negotiating Formula Risks Unwanted War
Ambassador Patrick TherosWars don’t just happen; there is always an underlying cause. Sometimes a predator sees an...
US Arms Trade in the Gulf: An Instrument of Whose Power and Influence?
Dr. Emma Soubrier“King, we’re losing our ass defending you, King, and you have a lot of money.”...
Turkey’s Involvement in Gulf Security
Dr. Ali BakirIn a volatile global environment, small states tend to rely more on hedging as a...
Event Recap: Security & Defense in the Gulf: Impending Regional and In...
Gulf International ForumOn December 6th, 2018 Gulf International Forum (GIF) hosted a panel titled...
History and Growth of the Iran – Hezbollah Axis
Dr. Kenneth KatzmanThe 35-year relationship between Iran and the Lebanese branch of Hezbollah has ...
Evolution of U.S.-GCC Defense Cooperation
Dr. Kenneth KatzmanU.S. defense ties to the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,...
The New Battlefront: Cyber Security Across the GCC
Gulf International ForumIn the past decade, the Gulf region has become increasingly digitalized as its ...