Iran’s Embassies Enter the Narrative War
Dr. Ali AlsayeghAt key moments in history, embassies have stepped beyond their conventional diplomatic functions to serve...
Who Leads Gulf Schools Through Crisis?
Salman Yusuf ZayedRecent discussion has rightly drawn attention to how regional conflict can disrupt education in the...
The Legacy of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Expert Perspectives
Gulf International ForumWith the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir...
The Making of Sectarian Conflict in Yemen: Domestic and Regional Drivers (1...
Juan Piñón del RíoOver the past five decades, Yemen has experienced a gradual shift in which religious identity,...
A Clash of Narratives: The Iran War and Global Media Power
Dr. Khalid Al-JaberFor decades, Western dominance in global media was not simply a matter of journalistic skill...
Beyond the Battlefield: The Disruption of Education in the Gulf
Dr. Ibrahim AlhoutiWith U.S.-Iran negotiations collapsing, the war in the Gulf shows no signs of ending. Unlike...
Art in the Gray Zone: Iran’s Third Space of Resistance
Dr. Mohammad SalamiWhen protests swept across Iran in late 2025, one image became a powerful symbol of...
The Gulf in 2026: Expert Outlook
Gulf International ForumIn their 2026 outlook, the Forum’s experts provide insights into elements that will define the...
How Digital Platforms Promise to Reshape GCC Societies
Dr. Mohammad SalamiIn the Gulf, national progress is often measured in high standards of living, impressive megaprojects...
Beyond Football: Saudi Arabia’s Rise Through Soccer and Statecraft
Mohammad AlsuwaylihSaudi Arabia’s investment in football is no mere sporting project—it is a calculated instrument of...
The GCC’s Historical Struggle to Define National Identity Through Edu...
Dr. Hind Al AnsariAs the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states race to revise their school curricula and reinforce...
Lessons Learned from the Gulf’s Hosting of the Global Mega Events FIFA 20...
Matthew AsadaIn 2023, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted two major international events following...