The US counts the cost to its reputation after the Capitol Hill horror

13 Jan 2021

Covid-19 and the youth unemployment challenge for Iraq and Lebanon

12 Jan 2021

Emerging alliances and their impact on international economic governance

11 Jan 2021

Global terrorism trends suggest extremists will adapt and evolve

3 Jan 2021

Regional, Global & International Conflicts

The US counts the cost to its reputation after the Capitol Hill horror

13 Jan 2021

Crisis Management

Covid-19 and the youth unemployment challenge for Iraq and Lebanon

12 Jan 2021

Economic Studies

Emerging alliances and their impact on international economic governance

11 Jan 2021

Extremists Ideologies & Radical Islamic Groups

Global terrorism trends suggest extremists will adapt and evolve

3 Jan 2021

Events

Upcoming Event

24

Jan

Book Fair

TRENDS Virtual Bookfair

Sunday, Jan 24, 2021

Upcoming Event

19

Jan

E-Symposium

Future TRENDS Forum: The World in 2071

New Economic Growth Models for the upcoming 50 years

Tuesday, Jan 19, 2021

7:00 PM

Upcoming Event

02

Feb

E-Symposium

The Impact of Space in Redesigning the Humanity’s Future: New Frontiers of Geopolitics, Innovation, and Discovery

Tuesday, Feb 02, 2021

7:00 PM

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Publications

Economic Trends Series

Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli

6 Dec 2020

Covid-19 and the Case for Naturalizing Highly-Skilled Expatriates in the GCC

The most important source of sustainable economic growth in advanced economies is homegrown innovation, underlain by high allocations of resources to research and development. The Gulf economies realize this and have set out economic visions that target improving homegrown innovation as part of a transition to a knowledge economy. However at present, the Gulf economies realize low levels of homegrown...

Policy Paper

Dr. John Bruni

11 Nov 2020

The China-US Fight for Naval Supremacy

Introduction Much has been said about the military modernization and expansion of the armed forces of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in recent years. Central to this is the growth of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet and its increased tempo of operations in contested areas such as the Taiwan Strait and the East and South China Seas....

Book

9 Nov 2020

Covid-19: Toward Reviving Economies & New Normal Development Strategies

This book presents original research by TRENDS Research & Advisory aimed at enriching understanding of the Covid-19 crisis and highlighting the pandemic’s many significant consequences. This compilation’s main objective is to aid the global community in devising effective policies and strategies to help address an overcome the many challenges posed by the effects of the crisis and its implications. On...

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Latest Research

Beyond Islamophobia: France’s policies toward the Arab world

22 Dec 2020 Read More >

Beyond Islamophobia: France’s policies toward the Arab world

In the fall of 2020, a campaign to boycott French products was.

22 Dec 2020

The Abraham Accords: Politico-Economic Drivers and Opportunities

15 Nov 2020 Read More >

The Abraham Accords: Politico-Economic Drivers and Opportunities

Introduction On September 15, 2020, United States President Donald Trump hosted the.

15 Nov 2020

The Covid-19 effect on the global financial system and efforts to counter it

16 Jun 2020 Read More >

The Covid-19 effect on the global financial system and efforts to counter it

Executive Summary The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the global financial system severely.

16 Jun 2020

Social, ethical responsibility of educational institutions in countering extremism and terrorism: the UAE model

15 Mar 2020 Read More >

Social, ethical responsibility of educational institutions in countering extremism and terrorism: the UAE model

The threat posed by extremism and terrorism is no longer limited to.

15 Mar 2020

Forced demographic change as a geopolitical tool in post-war Syria

20 Jan 2020 Read More >

Forced demographic change as a geopolitical tool in post-war Syria

Forced population transfers have re-emerged as a geopolitical device of war in Syria.

20 Jan 2020

Using history to explain Trump

16 Jan 2020 Read More >

Using history to explain Trump

The election of Donald Trump has been, for many people, surprising and.

16 Jan 2020

Understanding the violent and non-violent extremism grey zone

18 Mar 2019 Read More >

Understanding the violent and non-violent extremism grey zone

Confronting ‘non-violent extremism’ has become a priority for policy makers in both.

18 Mar 2019

Laptop Bombs and Civil Aviation Terrorism Potentials and Carry On Travel Bans

3 Jul 2017 Read More >

Laptop Bombs and Civil Aviation Terrorism Potentials and Carry On Travel Bans

This TRENDS Working Paper represents a more in depth analysis of a.

3 Jul 2017

The Changing International Order

21 Jun 2017 Read More >

The Changing International Order

TRENDS invited its researchers and Non-Resident Fellows to give their assessment of.

21 Jun 2017

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TRENDS News

Inaugural Future TRENDS Forum to discuss economic growth models and landscapes for the next 50 years

JISS to Cooperate with Leading Think Tank in the UAE

تريندز يوقع مذكرة تفاهم مع مركز السديم لعلوم الفلك

TRENDS Research & Advisory signs MoU with Al-Sadeem to enhance space and knowledge economy research

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Videos

TRENDSs’ scientific advisor interview with an Indian channel on the sidelines of the center’s participation in Sharjah International Book Fair 2020

TRENDS pavilion showcases special publications at Sharjah International Book Fair 2020

Delroy Constantine -Simms British journalist and writer visit to TRENDS pavilion at Sharjah International Book Fair 2020

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TRENDS Experts

TRENDS has experts from multiple fields, contributing with their research, insights and ideas.

Talmiz Ahmad

Non-Resident Fellow, Expert, Political Islam, Energy Security

Talmiz Ahmad has served as Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia twice (2000-03; 2010-11); Oman (2003-04), and the UAE (2007-10). He was also an Additional Secretary for International Cooperation in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2004-06, and Director-General of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, from 2006-07. In July 2011,... read more

Prof. Yossi Mekelberg

Non-Resident Fellow, professor of International Relations

Professor Yossi Mekelberg is a Senior Consulting Research Fellow of the MENA Program at Chatham House, and a Professor of International Relations at Regent’s University, London. He is a distinguished academic who has also taught at King’s College, London, the School of Oriental and African Studies, and the NATO Defense College in Rome. He has... read more

Piotr Dutkiewicz

Non-Resident Fellow, Russian & Eurasian Politics & Society

Professor Piotr Dutkiewicz is Director of the Center for Governance and Public Policy at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, and a member of the Valdai Discussion Club Advisory Board. He has published and commented widely on matters of regional and political development in Russia, as well as Russia’s position in the global system. read more

Khalid Abd Al-Hamid

Researcher

Mr. Khalid Abdelhamid He is a researcher specialized in political and strategic affairs at the TRENDS Research & Advisory. He has worked at several prominent think-tanks over the last 20 years. Mr. Abdelhamid began his career at the Egyptian General Information Authority. He then worked as a Non-Resident Researcher at the Diplomatic Center for Strategic... read more

Scott D. Smith

Non Residents Fellow - Economic Expert-Economic Studies.

Scott D. Smith has been an economist for 35 years and has experience in academic, public, and private employment. A US citizen and frequent resident of Britain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, Smith’s experience spans pure research, policy analysis, large-scale econometric modeling, forecasting, and project management. He is a broad generalist who specializes in problem-solving.... read more

Dr. Huda Shaker Al-Nuaimi

Researcher, Political and Strategic Affairs

Hoda has a PhD in political science from Al-Nahrain University in 1999, and she was appointed - before this - a research assistant at the Center for Palestinian Studies in 1991, then a chief researcher. In 2000, she held the position of Director of the Palestinian Studies Center, then worked as a lecturer at Al-Mustansiriya... read more

Mohammed Hamdaoui

Resident Fellow - Economic Researcher

Mohammed Hamdaoui is a member of the Economic Studies Department at the TRENDS Research & Advisory. He is an energy, metals, and mining industry expert with over 15 years of experience analyzing different aspects of the industry, including supply and demand, price forecasting, cost analysis, resources monetization, market studies, and natural resources strategies. He conducts... read more

Tamás Kozma

Non-Resident Fellow, Energy Geopolitics

Tamás Kozma heads the Asian and African Relations Department of the Antall József Knowledge Centre, in Budapest, Hungary. He obtained his BA and MA degrees in International Relations from the Corvinus University of Budapest, and he is a doctoral candidate in Geopolitics at the University of Pécs. His primary research focus revolves around energy geopolitics... read more

Mona Alami

Non-Resident Senior Fellow, The Atlantic Council

Mona Alami is a French-Lebanese journalist and analyst examining political, security, and economic issues in the Arab world, namely in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Jordan. Her research focus is on non-state armed actors in these countries. She is a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, and a Fellow... read more

Abdullah bin Khaled al-Saud

Non-Resident Fellow, Terrorism and Security

PhD War Studies

Dr. Abdullah bin Khaled al-Saud is Visiting Research Fellow at the International Center for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), King’s College, London. He is also Assistant Professor at the College of Strategic Sciences, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Abdullah al-Saud’s research interests include radicalization, terrorism, political... read more

Reem Omar Al Ubaidy

Research Assistant

Reem Al Ubaidy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Radio & Television) from Baghdad University, Iraq. She worked from May 2008–February 2010 as Production Assistant at the Al-Rasheed Satellite Channel in Baghdad. Reem has volunteered as a Domestic Violence Advocate for the Center for Community Solutions, San Diego, CA, (2013), and the International Rescue Committee,... read more

Sharifa AlRaeesi

Research Assistant

Sharifa AlRaeesi completed her B.A. in Quality and Strategic Management with a minor in International Business from the Higher College of Technology. She has interned at Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism. With diverse experience in event management, Sharifa coordinates TRENDS Research & Advisory’s conferences and other activities. She is also enrolled in a... read more

Neha Dewan

Non-Resident Fellow, International Relations and Security

Neha Dewan is a Fellow and Political Affairs Officer at Global Policy Insights (GPI), where she is the Project Lead for The Commonwealth Project and the Research Coordinator for the Artificial Intelligence & Public Policy Programme. Currently based in India and UK, she is an expert on International Relations and Security, with a special focus... read more

Mahmood Mohammed Sharif

Director, Economic Studies

Mahmood Mohammed Sharif has spent over 20 years conducting research in public policy, strategy, and development across corporate and government sectors. He graduated from the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, US, with a degree in International Relations. He also obtained a degree in Economics from the School of Economics at... read more

Andrew Staniforth

Non-Resident Fellow, Counter Terrorism & National Security

Andrew Staniforth is an international security expert with extensive operational expertise in counter-terrorism. During his UK police career, he served as a Special Branch intelligence officer and counter-terrorism police detective, working in 22 countries and supporting missions of the UN Terrorism Prevention Branch. He has designed international multi-agency security exercise programs and has delivered counter-terrorism... read more

James Prince

Non-Resident Fellow, Counter Extremism and Civil Society Development

James Prince is President and co-founder of the Democracy Council, a leading nonprofit, nonpartisan international development organization that has managed programs in developing countries around the world. He has testified as a Middle East policy expert in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He has widely published on issues relating to civil society in... read more

Nadia Crevecoeur

Non-Resident Fellow, Gender, Conflict & Security

Nadia Crevecoeur is Senior Program Assistant at Women In International Security (WIIS). Her research interests include measuring peacekeeping success, the intersection of gender and security, and the youth, peace, and security agenda. Nadia has experience working with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office in the special victim’s unit. Most recently, Nadia Crevecoeur is Senior Program... read more

Dr. Sapan S. Desai

Non-resident Fellow, Healthcare Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Vascular Surgery

Sapan S. Desai (MD, Ph.D., MBA, FACS) is a board-certified vascular surgeon and the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Surgisphere Corporation, a public service organization located in Chicago, Illinois. Author of more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and textbooks. Dr. Desai is an internationally-recognized expert in big data analytics, hospital performance improvement, and machine... read more

Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin

The Executive Director of the IMF, United Nations Special Envoy for the 2030 Agenda , The UN Former Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations, and Partnerships , The World Bank

Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin is an economist with more than 30 years of experience in international finance and development. He is the United Nations Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda. Mohieldin was Egypt’s minister of investment from 2004-2010, and more recently, served as the World Bank Group Senior Vice President for the 2030 Development Agenda,... read more

Scott Englund

Non-Resident Fellow, Counter-Terrorism

Dr. Scott Englund serves as an adjunct professor of political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Before earning his doctorate, Dr. Englund was a political and counter-terrorism analyst for the US Department of Defense and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has served on the professional staff of elected officials at the federal,... read more

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The US counts the cost to its reputation after the Capitol Hill horror

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The US counts the cost to its reputation after the Capitol Hill horror

The US counts the cost to its reputation after the Capitol Hill horror

Covid-19 and the youth unemployment challenge for Iraq and Lebanon

Emerging alliances and their impact on international economic governance

Global terrorism trends suggest extremists will adapt and evolve

The US counts the cost to its reputation after the Capitol Hill horror

Covid-19 and the youth unemployment challenge for Iraq and Lebanon

Emerging alliances and their impact on international economic governance

Global terrorism trends suggest extremists will adapt and evolve

Events

Upcoming Event

24

TRENDS Virtual Bookfair

Upcoming Event

19

Future TRENDS Forum: The World in 2071

New Economic Growth Models for the upcoming 50 years

Upcoming Event

02

The Impact of Space in Redesigning the Humanity’s Future: New Frontiers of Geopolitics, Innovation, and Discovery

Publications

Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli

Covid-19 and the Case for Naturalizing Highly-Skilled Expatriates in the GCC

Dr. John Bruni

The China-US Fight for Naval Supremacy

Covid-19: Toward Reviving Economies & New Normal Development Strategies

Latest Research

Beyond Islamophobia: France’s policies toward the Arab world

Beyond Islamophobia: France’s policies toward the Arab world

The Abraham Accords: Politico-Economic Drivers and Opportunities

The Abraham Accords: Politico-Economic Drivers and Opportunities

The Covid-19 effect on the global financial system and efforts to counter it

The Covid-19 effect on the global financial system and efforts to counter it