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The Bussola Institute is an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental research institute, established as a bridge to provide better understanding and greater cooperation between the countries of the Gulf and the European Union.
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Latest Research
Economics & Technology, Politics & Security
COVID-19, OIL PRICE CONTRACTION AND ENERGY TRANSITION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GCC STATES AND EUROPE
This paper explores how the contraction of traditional energy revenues, combined with the effects of combating the variety of challenges posed by COVID-19, are...Read more
March 29, 2021 - Angus Taverner
Politics & Security
AN AGENDA FOR EUROPE-GULF DEFENCE COOPERATION
Whereas US-Gulf military cooperation has been the topic of abundant literature, the role of Europe in supporting the armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation...Read more
January 18, 2021 - Jean-Loup Samaan
Politics & Security
DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR AFRICA: EU AND GCC CONVERGENCES
There exists a growing consensus in the European Union (EU) that its relationship with Africa is of the utmost importance to the bloc’s future, notably in...Read more
December 24, 2020 - Jihan Chara
Economics & Technology
A DETAILED ANATOMY OF EU-GCC TRADE RELATIONS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
This paper describes in detail the current status of trade relations between the EU and GCC and then discusses the future prospects of the trade relationship....Read more
December 15, 2020 - Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli
Politics & Security
DIVERSIFYING RELATIONSHIPS: RUSSIAN POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND ITS IMPACT ON THE GCC
During the last five years, Russia’s relations with the GCC have developed along a largely positive trajectory. Moscow’s decision to leave the OPEC+ agreement...Read more
November 24, 2020 - Dr Nikolay Kozhanov
Economics & Technology
EU AND GCC AVIATION AND TOURISM: FROM A HISTORIC CRISIS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the air travel and tourism industries into their deepest crises in history, with global passenger traffic currently expected...Read more
October 19, 2020 - Dr. Mari LuomiLatest Webinars
Politics & Security
Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation
On Thursday 7 October 2021, the Bussola Institute held an event entitled “Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation”.
October 7, 2021
Politics & Security
Euro-Gulf Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration
On 16 September 2021, the Bussola Institute held an online event entitled "Euro-Gulf Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration."
September 16, 2021
Economics & Technology
Youth Voices and Insights for Addressing Climate Change
On 29 July 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on Youth and Climate Change.
July 29, 2021
Politics & Security
Promoting an EU-Gulf Climate Change Agenda: Water Security Priorities
On July 8, 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar entitled "Promoting an EU-Gulf Climate Change Agenda: Water Security Priorities."
July 8, 2021
Politics & Security
The European Green Deal: Opportunities for EU-Gulf Cooperation
On June 9 2021, the Bussola Institute held an online event entitled “The European Green Deal: Opportunities for EU-Gulf Cooperation”.
June 9, 2021
Cultural & Social
Virtual Roundtable: Furthering Human Fraternity through Inter-religious Dialogue and Exchange in the wake of the Pandemic
On 26 May 2021, the Bussola Institute held a virtual roundtable entitled "Furthering Human Fraternity through Inter-religious Dialogue and Exchange in the wake of the Pandemic".
May 26, 2021
Latest Commentary
GULF CHOICES BETWEEN US-CHINA RELATIONS
The Wall Street Journal has reported there are mounting concerns within the US security establishment over the UAE’s relations with China and how these may...Read more
May 27, 2021GULF STATES FOCUS ON THE POTENTIAL OF HYDROGEN POWER
As the world’s leading nations continue to grapple with the challenges posed by climate change there are signs that the Gulf states are becoming increasingly...Read more
May 26, 2021TURKEY INVESTMENT IN OMAN
This week Oman signed an agreement with a senior trade delegation from Turkey aimed at increasing Turkish investment in Oman’s Duqm economic zone. The...Read more
May 26, 2021GULF WATER PRESSURES
According to a 2017 World Bank Report, all six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are amongst the 17 most ‘water-stressed’ countries in the...Read more
May 20, 2021ABRAHAM ACCORDS UNDER PRESSURE OVER JERUSALEM VIOLENCE
The leaders of the Gulf states that signed the Abraham Accords with Israel last September have united in their criticism of the mounting levels of violence in...Read more
May 14, 2021WILL NEW TALKS WITH IRAN SALVAGE THE NUCLEAR ACCORD?
The latest round of international nuclear talks with Iran got underway in Vienna today. These latest JCPOA negotiations come against the backdrop of recent...Read more
May 11, 2021