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Commentary, research insights, and analysis on Saudi development, food security, governance, and international relations.
Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategies
Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategies are gaining momentum in response to the growing need for innovative and environmentally responsible approaches to farming. To create a more resilient,...
The curse of natural resources united kingdom as an example
The resource curse refers to a paradoxical situation in which a country underperforms economically, despite being home to valuable natural resources. It’s true that Margaret Thatcher’s policies durin...
US Hegemony
The US strategically entered WWII and created systems to maintain global dominance, adopting the Petrodollar and printing money to finance wars. Involvement in the Ukraine conflict has led to i...
US Hegemony and Its Perils
The article discusses the idea of US hegemony and its potential perils. The United States became a hegemonic power after entering World War II at the right time when the world’s dominant powers were d...
Who benefits from the Arab-Israeli Conflict?
Since the start of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the real beneficiaries have been the disaster merchants and the arms dealers, especially the American Military Industrial Complex warned by President Eise...
How public policy can boost food security in the Arab world
P ublic policy is integral to securing food resources in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. This article explores the role of public policy within the context of food security in the region. It scrutini...
Saudi Arabia’s Arab League presidency: Championing sustainability amid uncertainty
The recent Arab League Summit, which was historic in bringing together the 22 member nations including Syria for the first time in more than a decade, celebrated Saudi Arabia’s presidency for the year...
Examining the Return of Syria to the Arab League: Strategic Mistake or Hope for Change?
On May 16, 2023, I participated in a live TV interview on RT International News at 8:00 pm Saudi Time. As the first Russian 24/7 English-language news channel, RT offers a unique perspective o...
University of Arizona and GCC-UA Alumni Host 10th Regional Reunion
!image(https://www.tfrasheed.org/e/wp-content/uploads/RobbinsPresentsGiftsQatarGCCAlumniRenunion2023b.jpg) President Robbins presents signed sports memorabilia to alumni and conference oganizers Ab...
Food Security in the Arab World: Sudan Investment Perspective
Dr . Turki Faisal Al Rasheed, businessperson and academic consultant, was a main speaker. He presented the lecture Food Security in the Arab World: Sudan Investment Perspective . It was held on March...