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Economics & Technology, Politics & Security
REROUTING EU-GULF TIES VIA PLURILATERAL COLLABORATION WITH ASIA
As the European Union (EU) and the Gulf countries explore innovative ideas to revitalise their partnership, these blocs and their members could benefit by...Read more
March 16, 2022 - Dr. Narayanappa Janardhan
Politics & Security
REPORT: IRAN’S REGIONAL INFLUENCE AND ILLICIT ARMS
On 8 April 2021, the Bussola Institute, in partnership with the Atlantic Council, hosted a webinar addressing Iran’s regional policies in relation to small...Read more
August 3, 2021 - Bussola Institute
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
REPORT: IS COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITATING EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM?
On January 14th 2021, the Bussola Institute hosted a webinar that examined the impact of COVID-19 and its links to terrorism and extremism. The webinar was...Read more
March 16, 2021 - Bussola Institute
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
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
Politics & Security
REPORT: THE WAY FORWARD IN LIBYA
On July 14, Ms Rosamaria Gili, Head of the Maghreb division at the European External Action Service, Dr Abdel Aziz Abu Hamad Aluwaisheg, Assistant Secretary...Read more
July 18, 2020 - Bussola Institute
Politics & Security
THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK: IMPLICATIONS FOR RELATIONS BETWEEN EUROPE AND THE GULF
In this research paper, the Bussola Institute provides an overview of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Europe and the Gulf region and analyses some...Read more
April 14, 2020 - Dr. Christian Koch