Abstract: The United Arab Emirates recently signed a $20 billion deal with Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to bring nuclear power into the region. Envisioning the plants to be operational by 2017, the nation has transformed what was traditionally a long and deliberate process into an industrial ......
Abstract: There is no doubt that energy security is one of the most crucial problems facing the world today. Energy plays a central role in modern societies and, as a consequence, in global problems. ......
Abstract: During a recent regional security conference in Manama, the Bahraini foreign minister made an interesting statement regarding the ongoing negotiations between the IAEA, US and Iran about the Iranian nuclear program. ......
Abstract: On December 14, 2009, the leaders of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will gather for their annual summit meeting this time hosted by Kuwait. While the leaders will gather with much fanfare and press attention will be significant, much of the outcome of the meeting is predetermined. ......
Abstract: Although seldom the trigger for wars, the thirst and desperation created by water shortages or a threatened water supply fuel existing tensions between people. ......
Abstract: As the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) enters the fourth decade of its existence, it is an opportune moment to introspect on its continued isolation of India - a country that has the largest Muslim population in the world after Indonesia. ......
Abstract: Transportation plays a vital role in facilitating economic growth. However, there is also a downside to the increasing number of vehicles on the roads, as this phenomenon is linked to climate change, air and water pollution, as well as increased energy and land consumption. ......
Abstract: Last week's visit by Tim Geithner, US Treasury secretary, to Jeddah and Abu Dhabi highlighted the importance of Arab Gulf countries to the United States. The six countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council have come to rival China when it comes to financing the US current account deficit. ......
