Mohammed Barhouma
researcher and writer
is a writer, media trainer, and researcher who has published political studies in Lebanon. He has also contributed to the authoring and editing of numerous books and studies issued by the Middle East Studies Center
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Emerging Threats and Non-Traditional Security
ESCALATING EMERGING THREATS: JORDAN'S FIGHT AGAINST DRUG CARTELS AS A MODEL
This analytical paper discusses the increase of the emerging threats, associated with cross-border drug cartels, which the Jordanian army recently announced a change in rules of engagement, in line with the response to the dimensions and effects of this threat.
Transformations in the International Order
Negotiations to Sign Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and China: Horizons and Challenges
GCC-Chinese meetings and conventions indicate that relations are advancing, and progress is being made in negotiating a free trade agreement, which, if it becomes a reality, will mark a new chapter in the history of the relationship and its economic, geopolitical and strategic dimensions. However, there are several challenges that make the idea of free trade between the two sides challenging. This is what this paper seeks to demonstrate via analysis and examination.
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Transformations in the International Order
Are we witnessing a transformation in America's image with its allies in the Middle East? What are the Challenges?
The relations between the US allies are experiencing a fundamental change, starting from competitions, alliances, and polarizations up to the communication, dialogue, and cooperation in the fields of security, energy, transportation, and military coordination. This is accompanied by a transformation in the US commitment in the Middle East to head towards the Indo-Pacific region. Accordingly, researcher Muhammad Barhouma presents an interpretation for the change in the map relations between Washington allies. Mr. Barhouma answers the main question: Would such transformations be able to Fill the Strategic Vacuum Resulted by the American withdrawal?
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Macron's Gulf Tour: Motives and Impact on the Partnership with the United States
This paper examines the economic and geopolitical dimensions of French President Emmanuel Macron's tour to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, where the growing aspects of the French-Gulf strategic partnership were observed in a way that proves Paris's position as a major strategic player, and confirms the recognition of the Gulf countries as indispensable partners. Thus, the paper aims to answer two of the most prominent questions: What are the motives for such a visit, and how will it affect the US-Gulf partnership?
Regional Trends
Features of Gulf Security in Light of a New Strategic Environment
The manifestations of the new geo-security field of the Gulf are reflected in the activity of its states over the Arabian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, reflecting deep changes in the notions of geopolitics in relation to the vital and security interests of Gulf states. Therefore, this paper attempts to answer a basic question related to the new prospects and features of Gulf security in light of the new strategic environment, which links Gulf security to something broader.
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Global Governance and International Institutions
Why the UAE is worried about a “Cold War” between the United States and China
In this paper, Muhammad Barhouma provides an assessment of the reasons behind UAE’s concern about a “cold war” between the United States and China, as well as the context of such a war, how the UAE will interact with it, the potential impact on Emirati policies if the competition between the two superpowers intensifies, and the possible scenarios that will determine the UAE’s position on it.