GRC Announcements
GRC Convenes Joint Panel on Gulf–EU Relations at Doha Forum 2025
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) organized its first session at the Doha Forum 2025 through a joint panel titled “Gulf–EU Relations in the Age of Strategic Isolation,” held on December 6, 2025, in partnership with CIPR, KAS, and ISPI.
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) held its first official session at the Doha Forum 2025 with a joint panel discussion entitled “Gulf–EU Relations in the Age of Strategic Isolation,” which took place on December 6, 2025. The session was organized in partnership with the Center for International Policy Research (CIPR), the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) foundation, and the Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI).
Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, Chairman of the Gulf Research Center, participated as a speaker alongside a distinguished group of policymakers and experts, including:
H.E. Dr. Majed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Qatar
Dr. Norbert Röttgen, Member of Parliament and Deputy Head of the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group, German Bundestag
Dr. Paolo Magri, President of the Advisory Board, ISPI
The session was moderated by Ms. Caroline Kanter, Deputy Head of Division for European and International Cooperation at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
The discussion examined the evolving global and regional strategic landscape, highlighting the growing unpredictability of decision-making in Washington and its implications for Gulf–EU relations. Panelists also assessed emerging regional challenges and explored practical pathways to strengthen Gulf–EU cooperation, including mediation initiatives, strategic dialogue, and approaches to navigating the shifting global order.
The session underscored the importance of sustained engagement and strategic coordination between the Gulf states and the European Union amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty.