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 Studies in Kuwait (Cairo Branch) before joining the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has authored many studies, articles, and reports dealing with the Gulf, Arab and international issues. His writings have been published in several political periodicals and journals.