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Gulf International Forum's Majlis

71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Our podcast is another medium in which we continue to serve our mission of building awareness and contributing to the accumulation of knowledge on the Gulf region. The podcast show features expert analysis on the Gulf region’s social, political, and economic issues. The countries of focus are Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

The show is available on several smartphone podcast apps; Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast App, iTunes, ThePodcastSource, Libsyn and GIF's website https://gulfif.org/media/podcast/

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Episodes

The Changing Dynamics of Gulf Security in 2020

November 09, 2020 17:44 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Panel 1 at the Third Annual Gulf International Conference, "The Changing Dynamics of Gulf Security in 2020." The panel started with opening remarks by Dr. Dania Thafer, Executive Director of Gulf International Forum. Panel moderator Professor David Des Roches was joined by Professor Daniel Serwer, Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra, and Dr. Cinzia Bianco. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

استضاف منتدى الخليج الدولي ندوة لمناقشة الانتخابات الأمريكية المقبلة وأجندات دول الخليج أدار النقاش زيد بنيامين مراسل تلفزيون العربي بمشا

November 09, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 113 MB

استضاف منتدى الخليج الدولي ندوة لمناقشة الانتخابات الأمريكية المقبلة وأجندات دول الخليج أدار النقاش زيد بنيامين مراسل تلفزيون العربي بمشاركة أ.د. عبدالله الشايجي أستاذ العلاقات الدولية ورئيس قسم العلوم السياسية في جامعة الكويت, الدكتور عباس كاظم مدير برنامج العراق في المجلس الأطلسي, الدكتور عبدالله باعبود استاذ زائر في جامعة واسيدا في طوكيو, الدكتورة فاطمة الصمادي باحثا أول في مركز الجزيرة للدراسات, والسيد خليل جهشان المدير التنفيذي للمركز العربي في واشنطن. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @...

Gulf Israeli Relations between Government Normalization and Public Opinion

October 08, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's event "Gulf Israeli Relations between Government Normalization and Public Opinion". Panel moderator Ambassador Patrick Theros was joined by Dr. Aaron David Miller, Dr. Mohamed Ghanem Alrumaihi, Dr. Shira Efron, and Dr. Khalid Saffuri. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Can Academic Freedom Survive Repressive Governance in the Gulf?

September 01, 2020 17:31 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's online panel "Can Academic Freedom Survive Repressive Governance in the Gulf?". Panel moderator Dr. Courtney Freer was joined by Dr. Jessie Moritz, Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Dr. Abdullah Baabood, and Adam Coogle. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Lebanon's Perfect Storm: Can the Gulf Come to the Rescue?

August 25, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's online panel "Lebanon's Perfect Storm: Can the Gulf Come to the Rescue?" Panel moderator Giorgio Cafiero was joined by Dr. Randa Slim, Dr. Imad Harb and Dr. Abdullah Alshayji. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Russia’s Power Projection in the Gulf Region, A Perception or a Reality?

August 14, 2020 19:51 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's online panel "Russia’s Power Projection in the Gulf Region, A Perception or a Reality?" Panel moderator Ambassador Patrick Theros was joined by Samuel Ramani, Nicole Grajewski, and Alexey Khlebnikov. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

From Tweet to Repression: How Gulf States are Cracking Down Online

August 03, 2020 21:12 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Panelists remarks during GIF's online panel "From Tweet to Repression: How Gulf States are Cracking Down Online." Panel moderator Tim Constantine hosted Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra, Dr. Marc Owen Jones, and Dr. Sahar Khamis. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

"The Routledge Handbook of Persian Gulf Politics" Book Launch

August 03, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

GIF's Executive Director Dr. Dania Thafer discussed with Dr. Mehran Kamrava, the editor of "The Routledge Handbook of Persian Gulf Politics" his new book and the ideas presented in the 36 chapters. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

The Gulf Spreads its Tentacles in the Levant and North Africa

July 24, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's online panel "The Gulf Spreads its Tentacles in the Levant and North Africa." Gulf International Forum's Non-Resident Senior Fellow Dr. Gawdat Bahgat was joined by H.E. Yaşar Yakış Former Turkish Foreign Minister, Dr. Steven A. Cook, Betul Dogan-Akkas, and Quentin de Pimodan. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Sociopolitical and Systemic Dynamics of Race & Privilege in the GCC

July 24, 2020 15:33 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

Panelists Remarks during GIF's online panel "Sociopolitical and Systemic Dynamics of Race & Privilege in the GCC". GIF's Executive Director Dr. Dania Thafer was joined by Dr. Haneen Ghabra, Dr. Clemens Chay, and Abrar Alshammari. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Aftermath of 2020 Crises: Can China Advance Gulf Stability?

July 07, 2020 23:02 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's online panel "Aftermath of 2020 Crises: Can China Advance Gulf Stability?" Panel moderator Ambassador Patrick Theros was joined by Lucille Greer, Professor NIU Xinchun, and Camille Lons. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

The Impact of Reform and Austerity on the Social Contract of the GCC States

June 23, 2020 19:28 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

Panelists remarks during GIF & LSE joint panel, "The Impact of Reform and Austerity on the Social Contract of the GCC States." Panel's moderator Dr. Courtney Freer was joined by Dr. Dania Thafer, Dr. Justin Gengler, and Dr. Steffen Hertog. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

From Mega Reform Plans to Budget Cuts, What does the Future Hold for the Saudi Economy?

June 23, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Panelists remarks during GIF's panel "From Mega Reform Plans to Budget Cuts, What does the Future Hold for the Saudi Economy?" Panel's moderator David Rundell was joined by Dr. Bessma Momani, Dr. Hani K. Findakly, and Dr. Ghiyath Nakshbendi. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum Facebook: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Online Book Launch "Qatar and the Gulf Crisis" with Author Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen

June 15, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

Gulf International Forum hosted Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen to discuss with him his new book "Qatar and the Gulf Crisis." A timely discussion taking place a few days before the third anniversary of the Gulf crisis. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Special Conversation with Amb John Limbert; The US & Iran After 4 Decades of the Islamic Revolution

June 15, 2020 21:13 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Iranian American Journalist Negar Mortazavi is discussing with Ambassador John Limbert the U.S.-Iran relations during the last 40 years. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

The Pathway Forward to Reform and Representation in Iraq

June 15, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Panelists' remarks at GIF's online panel "The Pathway Forward to Reform and Representation in Iraq" Panel's moderator Ambassador Patrick Theros was joined by Ms. Maysoon Al-Damluji, Dr. Randa Slim, and Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

From Moscow to Riyadh and Washington, Understanding Oil Market Turmoil

June 15, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's online panel "From Moscow to Washington and Riyadh, Understanding Oil Market Turmoil." Panel's moderator Professor Brenda Shaffer was joined by Ambassador Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Special Conversation with His Excellency Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi, Former Foreign Minister of Yemen

June 15, 2020 18:53 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Can Yemen Afford Losing Another Opportunity to End the War? A Special Conversation with His Excellency Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Yemen moderated by Ambassador Barbara Bodine. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

After Five Years of War: How Can Yemenis Restore their State and Sovereignty?

June 15, 2020 15:40 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF's panel "After Five Years of War: How Can Yemenis Restore their State and Sovereignty?" Panel's moderator Ambassador Patrick Theros was joined by Samul Ramani, Dr. Nabeel Khoury, Rasha Jarhum, and Professor David Des Roches to discuss the war in Yemen. https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

A Twofold Blow to the Gulf: OPEC+ Implosion & A Global Pandemic

June 15, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Panelists' remarks during GIF panel "A Twofold Blow to the Gulf: OPEC+ Implosion & A Global Pandemic." The panel moderator Dr. Dania Thafer was joined by Dr. Jasim Husain, Dr. Jean-François Seznec, Rachel Ziemba and Dr. Hani K. Findakly.   https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum

Conversation with General Anthony Zinni, Why Has the Gulf Failed to Form a Sustainable Defense Structure?

May 25, 2020 15:48 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB

Gulf International Forum's Executive Director Dr. Dania Thafer discusses with General Anthony C. Zinni the current security and defense status of the Gulf region and asks him why the Gulf has failed to form a sustainable defense structure?   https://gulfif.org/ Twitter: @GulfIntlForum LinkedIn: @GulfIntlForum