GRC Announcements
The Gulf in 2026: A Strategic Assessment*,” which presented the GRC’s *2026 Strategic Dossier*, published on 5 January 2026.
The webinar offered an in-depth analytical reading of the future of the Gulf region in light of evolving regional and international developments.
The discussion examined key strategic issues shaping the year ahead, including shifts in the balance of power, security and economic challenges, energy security, and the opportunities and risks facing Gulf states as they enter 2026.
The Gulf in 2026: A Strategic Assessment: Upcoming Webinar
“The Gulf in 2026: A Strategic Assessment” to present it’s 2026 Strategic Dossier, published on 5 January 2026, and to offer an analytical reading of the future of the Gulf region in light of regional and international developments.
Gulf Research Center: A Story to be Told
Over 25 years, the Gulf Research Center has evolved from a small idea into a platform that advances research on the Gulf region, supports critical dialogue, and deepens understanding of key regional issues.
Over 25 years, the Gulf Research Center has evolved from a small idea into a platform that advances research on the Gulf region, supports critical dialogue, and deepens understanding of key regional issues.
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Founder and Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, recounts this journey, where knowledge has been built and made accessible to all.
Gulf Research Center 2026 Strategic Dossier
As the Gulf region moves into 2026, it does so against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical tension, strategic uncertainty, and accelerating global change. Long-standing conflicts in Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Libya, and Sudan remain unresolved, while the evolving confrontation between Israel and Iran and the growing sophistication of nonstate actors continue to test regional stability and existing frameworks of deterrence and crisis management. At the same time, intensified great-power competition, shifting alliance structures, and ongoing ambiguity surrounding U.S. policy toward the Middle East, particularly on the Palestinian issue, Iran’s nuclear program, and Gulf security commitments, have reinforced perceptions of a more fluid and less predictable external environment.
Happy New Year 2026
Doha Forum 2025
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) will participate as a Partner Organization at the Doha Forum 2025, convening four sessions in collaboration with international partners.
December 6, 2025
- Gulf–EU Relations in the Age of Strategic Isolation
- Shifting Power Balances: Navigating Security in the Gulf
- GCC–Latin America Relations: New Pathways for Economic Growth and Strategic Cooperation
December 8, 2025
Promoting Dialogues on Global Co-Existence