Wednesday, 4th October, 2023

Global Affairs Department

The Department of Global Affairs at b’huth looks at major strategic shifts at the international level and the most prominent issues that represent top priorities in international cooperation, global security, international economic and political alliances and blocs.

The department also provides analyses and expectations about strategic shifts at the international level and their expected impact on the state's local policies and regional relations.

In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground

An article on CNN by Nadeen Ebrahim and Aimee Look highlights the UAE`s increasing military collaboration with China amidst the US-China rivalry. Mohammed Baharoon observes that the US`s perceived reduced presence in the Middle East has paved the way for China`s rising influence. He emphasizes that Gulf-China ties are evolving based on economic factors, and Gulf states won`t be solely swayed by the US-China ideological conflict.

  • Monday, 14th August, 2023
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In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground

An article on CNN by Nadeen Ebrahim and Aimee Look highlights the UAE`s increasing military collaboration with ....

  • Monday, 14th August, 2023
Interview with Hamda Alkindi on Israel`s protests ahead of judicial reform vote

Israel faces protests over a controversial judicial reform, potentially allowing the government to overrule ....

An Oil-Rich Ally Tests Its Relationship With the U.S.

Vivian Nereim`s article in the New York Times delves into the UAE`s shifting foreign relations, emphasizing ....

  • Wednesday, 9th August, 2023
Non-US firms are winning big deals in the Gulf. Can Washington reverse the trend?

`Breaking Defense` suggests Gulf nations are diversifying defense suppliers beyond the US. Mohammed Baharoon ....

Drawing Yemen`s Economic Future: Highlighting Supportive Paths

In a workshop held by the Research Center on July 25, 2023, experts from Yemen and the UAE discussed Yemen`s ....

Quantum Politics in the Middle East

The traditional geopolitics, characterized by territorial concerns and alliances, is giving way to a new " ....