Interim Manager
Senior Fellow – Assistant Professor
Senior Fellow and Lead Researcher
The Institute conducts a systematic assessment of the current and emerging security threats facing the region, including conventional and asymmetric threats, such as terrorism, cyber-attacks, and weapons proliferation. This can include an analysis of the capabilities, intentions, and objectives of regional actors, such as states, non-state actors, and transnational groups.
Geopolitical research would explore the strategic interests of nation-states, as well as the evolving relationships between states and other actors, such as international organisations and non-state actors.
The Institute studies international energy security challenges, including the role of energy in international relations, the politics of energy security, and the economic and security implications of energy dependence.
This area focuses on the human costs of conflict and the potential for conflict resolution through diplomacy, negotiation, and other non-military means.
The Institute studies the potential for regional defence cooperation, including the development of common defence policies, joint training, and exercises, and the sharing of intelligence and military capabilities.
We study cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, including the risks posed by state-sponsored attacks, cybercrime, and social media disinformation.
The Institute researches the nature and scope of terrorism and extremism in the Middle East, including the evolution of extremist groups.
This area examines the challenges of securing national borders and managing immigration and refugees, including the implications of border policies for national security and human rights.
We research the role of the defence technology in national security and the potential of emerging technologies such as AI and robotics to transform defence capabilities.
We examine the nature of civil-military relations in the region, including the role of the military in politics, the effectiveness of civilian oversight and control, and the impact of political instability on the military's role and functions.
We explore military capabilities and readiness of regional actors, including the effectiveness of their defence policies, strategies, and doctrines.
We examine the potential of the regional defence industry to contribute to the development of indigenous defence capabilities, including the production and acquisition of advanced technologies and systems.
We asess the proliferation of conventional and non-conventional weapons, including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. This can include an analysis of the role of states, non-state actors, and international organizations in promoting or hindering arms control and disarmament efforts.
The Think Tank conducts a systematic assessment of the disaster risks facing the region, including the likelihood and potential impact of various natural and man-made disasters.
Our aim is to study the effectiveness of emergency management and response systems in the region, including the readiness of first responders and emergency management agencies, the availability and accessibility of resources, and the effectiveness of communication and coordination mechanisms.
We observe the challenges and opportunities for disaster recovery and reconstruction in the region, including the role of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector stakeholders in rebuilding and restoring affected communities and infrastructure.
The importance of risk communication and community engagement in disaster risk reduction and emergency management is also under our focus. This can include an analysis of the effectiveness of current communication and engagement practices.
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