Gina Bou Serhal
Senior researcher/ Strategic Studies Section
Gina Bou Serhal is a Senior Researcher in the Strategic Studies Department at TRENDS Research and Advisory in Dubai, UAE. She holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Affairs, awarded with High Distinction, from Zayed University in Abu Dhabi. Specializing in Middle East geopolitics and U.S. foreign and domestic policy, Gina brings a dual analytical perspective that bridges regional dynamics with global policy trends. Her work focuses on translating complex geopolitical developments into actionable insights for policymakers and the public alike. In addition to her work at TRENDS, she has published with leading organizations such as the Middle East Institute (NUS), the Gulf International Forum, the Stimson Center, the Foreign Policy Research Institute, Manara Magazine (affiliated with Cambridge MENAF), the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, Gulf News, The National, Modern Diplomacy, and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.
As an American expatriate based in the Gulf, she enriches her research with a cross-cultural perspective that deepens understanding of both regional and U.S. affairs.
