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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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Past events
30
November 2021 - Tuesday
Cultural & Social
Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones
10
November 2021 - Wednesday
Politics & Security
Pursuing Global Health Security after COVID-19
7
October 2021 - Thursday
Politics & Security
Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation
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
Cultural & Social
Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones
On Tuesday, 30 November 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar entitled "Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones."
November 30, 2021
Politics & Security
Pursuing Global Health Security after COVID-19
On Wednesday, 10th November, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on Global Health Security.
November 10, 2021
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
Latest Commentary
A New Strategic Economic Plan for Bahrain
While the oil industry is rapidly declining, many oil monarchies that are still heavily depending on oil have accelerated their diversification strategies....Read more
December 1, 2021The End of a Long Period of Tense Relations
Last week marked a turning point in the diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey as the two countries signed technology and...Read more
November 30, 2021A Convergence of Strategic Views
During an official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Annette Weber, the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, gave an exclusive interview to Arab...Read more
November 25, 2021Historic Energy Agreement
The United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Jordan have announced their intention to embark on a large-scale cooperation project to build a solar plant in the Jordanian desert.
November 23, 2021DEEPENING RELATIONS UNDER THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS: EMIRATES TO LAUNCH DAILY FLIGHTS TO CONNECT DUBAI TO TEL AVIV
In September 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formalised the normalisation of its diplomatic relations with Israel by signing the "Abraham Accords",...Read more
November 9, 2021ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION ON ITS WAY: HOW NON-OIL SECTORS ARE DRIVING ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN SAUDI ARABIA AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are showing encouraging signs of economic recovery.
November 8, 2021