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ASEAN’s multilayered response to the changing economic and geopolitical order
ASEAN nations have been closely observing the trajectory of US-China relations and have expressed their apprehensions vis-à-vis the uncertainty arising out of Trump tariffs....
Xi in Malaysia, Trump in the Gulf: Diplomatic Moves Ahead of ASEAN-China-GCC Summit
China relies heavily on Malaysia as a bridge for cooperation, dialogue, and coordination with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in confronting...
Trump’s Middle East trip indicates a new world order
President Donald Trump’s first overseas trip of his second term included visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—notably excluding Israel....
China’s role in the success of the ASEAN-GCC Joint Summit in Malaysia 2025
As an internationally recognized Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, the Malaysian National News Agency,“ BERNAMA, asked me to do an interview in conjunction with...
The Arabs and the Opportunity of U.S.-Iran Talks: De-escalation, Middle East Stability, and Containing Israel
Donald Trump’s foreign policy in the Middle East, marked by unpredictable decisions, has consistently sparked international debate. One of his most significant moves is...
Non-Oil Sectors Drive Robust Growth in GCC Countries
The GCC region is estimated to have subdued economic growth of 1.6% in 2024 but is forecast to grow at 4.2% in 2025-2026, according...
The Gulf Monarchies and the Multifaceted Security Challenges They Face
In an era defined by both traditional and non-traditional security threats, the Gulf Arab states face an unprecedented matrix of challenges, from Iran’s military...
The Middle East in International Relations: Power, Politics and Ideology – Book Review
The book titled “The Middle East in International Relations: Power, Politics and Ideology” written by Fred Halliday provides a useful overview of the major...
The Growing India-Gulf Nexus: A Threat to Muslim Unity and Pakistan’s Strategic Interests
In the recent decades, India has steadily worked to deepen its ties with the Arab world, particularly with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states....
The Shifting Sands of Middle East & Gulf
The power struggles in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) and the Gulf region, have transpired into political quagmires, over the years. The...