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The GCC & Central Asia want stronger trade ties, but poor connectivity is holding them back. From logistical bottlenecks to regulatory gaps, the hurdles are real— so are the opportunities. Read more here: bourseandbazaar.org/articles/2025/… #GCC #CentralAsia #Trade #Connectivity

With Western donors pulling back, Gulf states are expanding their development aid in Central Asia. What’s behind this growing influence, and what are the stakes? Dr. Aijan Sharshenova unpacks the shifting dynamics in her latest for our blog. Read more here: bourseandbazaar.org/articles/2025/…

Spoke to Simone McCarthy about China hosting talks with Russia and Iran over Iran’s nuclear program. China was never a central player in the nuclear negotiations. Russia and Iran know this. But they are happy to let China position itself as an active player. cnn.com/2025/03/13/chi…

This is a smart piece on water security in the Gulf by my colleague Naser Alsayed. Economic diversification away from hydrocarbons actually increases water demand. Policies adopted to meet that demand can actually undermine long-term water security. agsiw.org/rethinking-gul…

Our book has got a cover and is expected to be published in November 2025. Have a look at the content here: bloomsbury.com/uk/climate-pol… co-edited with Michael Mason of LSE Middle East

Excited to have contributed, albeit a small contribution, to this important upcoming publication on MENA climate change policy, alongside some great experts. Watch out for the release by the end of the year!

Gulf countries have faced challenges in water cooperation, but instability and climate threats make unilateral efforts risky. Now, cooperation is more crucial than ever to ensure water security. Co-authored with John Calabrese mei.edu/publications/g…

Our picks feature: Book on regionalism by Arang Keshavarzian Analysis by Andrew Leber, Talal Abdulla Al-Emadi طلال عبدالله العمادي, Kristian Ulrichsen, , Naser Alsayed, John Calabrese, Metehan Durmaz, Robert Mogielnicki, Tim Callen and Justin Alexander, Phillip Cornell. Podcast: Fawaz Farooqui فواز الفاروقي Research:

Nice to see some of my comments featured in this article on the Gulf’s driver for water investments abroad and how these may align with their own water security needs.