Middle East
Gulf nations poised as ‘safe zones’ amid Trump 2.0 trade reset, but gains may be limited
I shared comments with Tala Michel Issa for Arabian Business on the expected impact of Trump 2.0 trade policies for…
Trump’s return could signal new path for Israel, Gaza, Lebanon crisis
As Donald Trump was confirmed as the next US President, I shared comments with Tala Michel Issa for Arabian Business…
UAE enters BRICS arena, balancing Moscow ties and Western pressures
In this second article analysing what the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, has in store, I shared comments with…
UAE’s BRICS Summit debut marks shift towards ‘concrete action’
As the 2024 BRICS Summit is starting today in Kazan, Russia, I shared comments with Tala Michel Issa for Arabian…
Inside the UAE’s business-first soft power diplomatic drive
In a Deep Dive article into the UAE's Smart Power strategy, I shared views with Tala Michel Issa for Arabian…
Geopolitics will ‘hit you where it hurts’
Is BRICS+ setting the stage for a post-dollar world?In this latest episode of the AB Majlis podcast, I was invited…
As China turns combative, is the world ready for game-changing disruptions?
This article was written in collaboration with Bipasha Bhardwaj. Bipasha is the co-founder and COO of Intelligentsia Risk Advisors, a…
Japan vs. China in Iran: political engagement or economic influence?
One of the most critical questions for Iran today is the nature of its relations with Japan and China. Both…
The future of Abenomics in a post-Shinzo Abe Japan
Asia Power Watch contributor and Istanbul's Boğaziçi University researcher Semiha Karaoğlu was interviewed on September 3, 2020, by Dr Altay…
Beijing and Riyadh: burgeoning engagement rooted in mutual benefits
This article was originally published on The Kootneeti, on August 19, 2020. Thank you to The Kootneeti for their kind…