Upping the Ante: The Islamabad Attack and Al Qaeda Involvement
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| 22nd September 2008 |
| Abstract: As for al Qaeda involvement, it is believed to be indirect though the attack seems to bear its fingerprints in the planning and operational aspects. There is no doubt that al Qaeda has been directly responsible for the overall improvement in the attacks and operations in Pakistan including the use of ...... |
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The GCC states and the Situation in Iraq
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| 10th July 2008 |
| Abstract: Given that the GCC states are strategically and historically connected to Iraq due to its geographic location, tribal ties, shared religion and language, Arab Gulf decision-makers naturally keep a close eye on the political and security situation in Iraq. There can be no doubt that developments ...... |
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A market for Arabian Heavy
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| 1st July 2008 |
| Abstract: Saudi Arabia has taken a courageous step in calling for a conference of oil producers, consumers, companies and "speculators" to discuss the runaway price of oil, but the Kingdom risks being proved unable to bring prices back to the level that it sees desirable. ...... |
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Al Qaeda in Yemen Divided
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| 24th June 2008 |
| Abstract: In mid 2007, al-Qaeda announced the existence of its branch in Yemen on an Islamist website. Since then, and until recently, most analysts assumed that the al-Qaeda branch in Yemen was a unified organization, with one leadership and one central command. ...... |
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The Missing Components in the Strategy for FATA
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| 22nd June 2008 |
| Abstract: World attention is focused on the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) bordering Afghanistan-Pakistan. Considered a safe haven for the Al-Qaeda high command and the Taliban, the region allegedly could be used as the launching zone for future terrorist acts against the US and the rest of the ...... |
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"Come to Yemen,” Al-Qaeda in Yemen appeals to "Saudi Brothers"
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| 8th May 2008 |
| Abstract: “Come to Yemen… ” This is an appeal by Nayef bin Mohamed Al-Khatany (Abu Humam), a Saudi member of Al-Qaeda who is wanted by Saudi security forces and is believed to be hiding in Yemen. Al-Khatany was recently accused by the Yemen authorities of being the main financier of the two major attacks on ...... |
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A Common European Approach to Sovereign Wealth Funds – Continuity of the Status Quo?
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| 10th April 2008 |
| Abstract: In times of new global economic realities, the stabilizing potential of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) for financial global markets is widely recognized. At the same time concerns about their opaque nature and their motives have arisen. The paradigm shift of SWF’s investment policies towards ...... |
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GCC Subprime Woes
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| 9th April 2008 |
| Abstract: Word has it that a disaffected employee of a GCC investment company suddenly regards his job switch of two years ago as a great lifestyle decision – no wonder; he formerly worked for Bear Stearns. CVs of bankers from London and New York are piling up these days in the HR departments of GCC banks and the ...... |
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Inflation in the GCC - Are Subsidies the Antidote?
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| 31st March 2008 |
| Abstract: 'Too much money spent chasing too few goods' or 'basics becoming luxuries.' This economic phenomenon known as inflation has taken some of the sheen off the economic boom scenario in the GCC. Consumers, financial policy makers and the ruling elites as well are struggling to deal with this menace. ...... |
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Oil: What is the Good Price?
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| 18th March 2008 |
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