International Affairs: Recent submissions
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Countering piracy through private security in the Horn of Africa: prospects and pitfalls
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2016 , Article)Employing secondary research and semi-structured interviews, this article examines the use of private maritime security companies (PMSC) in providing maritime security services in the Horn of Africa. It consists of four ... -
Piracy in the Horn of Africa Waters: Definitions, History, and Modern Causes
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2015 , Article)Throughout history, ocean piracy was common in different parts of the world, but it was rare in the Horn of Africa waters. Although international law clearly defines piracy, the term is often carelessly used interchangeably ... -
Avoiding Somalia: what prevents onshore solutions to piracy?
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2015 , Article)The United Nations Security Council has repeatedly stated that onshore solutions have to be carried out in Somalia in order to end piracy in the Horn of Africa. Yet, the primary responses from the international community ... -
QATAR’S DEFENSE POLICY: SMART CHOICES OF A SMALL STATE
( Institute of International Affairs , 2018 , Conference)Defense policy of Qatar to a great extent depends on the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and it’s heavily affected by the instable relations with the Gulf neighbors. Qatar has conducted a defense policy ... -
Le partenariat du Maroc avec l’OTAN : un cran de sécurité supplémentaire
( L'Harmattan , 2014 , Book chapter)Les relations du Maroc avec les pays membres de l’OTAN au cours et après la période de la Guerre froide s’expliquent par sa politique pro-occidentale depuis son accès à l’indépendance, mais aussi par la conception qu'il a ... -
GCC’s Defense Cooperation: Moving towards Unity
( Foreign Policy Research Institute , 2014 , Article)For more than 30 years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has attempted to establish a collective defense regime to protect its six members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This ... -
Building an Integrated Missile Defense Architecture for Gulf States: Perceptions, Capabilities and Challenges
( Gerlach Press , 2016 , Book chapter)Ballistic missile defense (BMD) plays an important role in the defense planning of all GCC members, involving huge investments with strong reliance on US assistance. This is a major concern in relations with regional ... -
Army and Monarchy in Morocco: Rebellion, Allegiance and Reforms
( Taylor & Francis , 2018 , Article)The study of the complex relationship between army and monarchy in Morocco provides support for the argument that coup-proofing and institutionalisation enable civil leadership to enhance and maintain civilian control over ... -
Qatari-US military relations: context, evolution and prospects
( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2017 , Article)Military cooperation is one of the most intriguing dimensions of the Qatari-US relationship. It has progressively evolved, driven by a changing geopolitical landscape and security threats in the Middle East. In fact, it ... -
Qatar and Rising China: An Evolving Partnership
( SAGE Publications , 2017 , Article)This article explores the Qatari perception of the partnership with China on the basis of three factors: globalisation, the absence of a legacy of colonialism and the principles of non-intervention and respect for state ... -
Effect of foreign direct investment on domestic enterprises in the gulf countries
( The Institute for Business and Finance Research (IBFR) , 2017 , Article)This study examines the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on privately owned domestic firms in the Gulf oil producing countries. It provides its analysis through an examination of the role of FDI in sustainable ... -
Relationship between Inward Investment and Productivity in Oman
( OMICS International , 2017 , Article)This study explores how the peculiarity of economic structure and institutions affect the relationship between inward investment and productivity of domestic firms in Oman. It provides its analysis through an examination ... -
Moderate salinity stimulates growth and photosynthesis of Phragmites karka by water relations and tissue specific ion regulation
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)The domestication of non-food salt resistant plants could be helpful for biofuel as well as phyto-remediation of salt-affected lands. Limited eco-physiological studies on halophytes are the major bottleneck in developing ... -
Russian and European foreign policy towards the middle east: An energy security analysis
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Preface : Shifting Priorities in Russia's Foreign and Security Policy
( Ashgate Publishing Ltd , 2014 , Other)The editors wish to express their appreciation to the authors of the chapters in this volume. They are grateful both for the quality of their analyses and for the authors’ willingness to revise and update early drafts of ... -
Shifting priorities in Russia's foreign and security policy
( Ashgate Publishing Ltd , 2014 , Book)Given the resurgence of Russian economic capabilities and of Russia's role as a regional, even global, political actor, much of the literature written more than 4-5 years ago is already dated. The editor and contributors ... -
Qatari Women: a New Generation of Leaders?
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L'OTAN et le Maghreb
( L'Harmattan , 2014 , Book)Le Maghreb n’a jamais eu de place majeure dans les politiques et les stratégies de l’OTAN. Pourtant, après la chute de l’Union Soviétique, des approches visant à intégrer dans un dispositif coopératif simplifié les États ... -
Challenges of Palestinian Security Sector Reform: Blame Israeli Occupation or Internal Political Fragmentation?
( International Publishing House for China's Culture , 2014 , Article)The debate on Security Sector Reform (SSR) in Palestine has emerged within the context of the peace process between Israel and Palestinians, in particular following the Oslo agreement in 1993. There are different perceptions ... -
Fixing the Kingdom: Political Evolution and Socio-Economic Challenges in Bahrain
( Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar , 2008 , Article)Bahrain has entered into a more ‘progressive’ phase of its history under King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Various parliamentary and legislative restructuring, in addition to discernable changes within civil society, have ...
