Dr. Al-Suwaidi Lauds Efforts of Mayor of New York City and Those Who Made Zayed Charity Marathon a Success
Under the auspices of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Ninth Annual UAE Healthy Kidney 10k Run commenced in New York City in Honor of Sheikh Zayed with the participation of senior officials and eminent personalities from the UAE, and the Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg, members of diplomatic missions, artistes, cultural personalities ... more »
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The Future of Moderate Arab–Islamic Culture
The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) is organizing a two-day conference titled ‘The Future of Arab-Islamic Culture’ on 27-28 May, 2013, at 10am in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hall, ECSSR Office Complex in Abu Dhabi.The Conference will open with Welcoming Remarks by Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR). The subject for Panel I of the conference is titled. ‘Analytical View of the General Currents in Islamic Thought,’ while Panel II will delve into the topic ... more » register program
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From Tribe to Facebook: The Transformational Role of Social Networks (2013)
The recent proliferation of social networks has led to a societal shift – from a tribal mentality to that of Facebook – and has served to connect people from around the world with common cultural, religious, political and economic characteristics in an unprecedented manner and with astonishing speed. When such vast numbers of individuals congregate via social networks, societies that were once imaginary become real — the virtual worlds they inhabit expand and instill in their ‘citizens’ a shared desire to establish and enforce their common interests. This study charts the impact of this phenomenon in ... more »
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Beyond the 2013 Iranian Presidential Election
The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) is organizing a lecture entitled ‘Beyond the 2013 Iranian Presidential Election’ by Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, United States of America. The lecture will be held on May 29 (Wednesday), 7.30pm, at the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hall - The ECSSR Building, Abu Dhabi ... more »
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Lecture: 20-05-2013
The Role of the Arab Media in the Internet Age
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Jamal Khashoggi
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My colleagues are working toward the launch of a new Arabic news channel — Al-Arab News Channel. In this endeavor we face a variety of challenges that any newcomer to the market might expect to encounter; there are many good news channels out there which have already built up extensive experience and expertise. These challenges aside, I often find myself wondering how and when our viewers
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Specialized Conference 14
International Conference on ‘Labor Mobility-Enabler for Sustainable Development’
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the conference entitled: “Labor Mobility: Enabler of Sustainable Development,” was held on May 14-15, 2013 at the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hall in the ECSSR headquarters, Abu Dhabi. About 150 experts, representing government officials and international ...
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Lecture: 22-04-2013
The US Defense Budget: Repercussions for US Global Commitments
As a part of its Emirates Lecture Series, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) organized a lecture – The US Defense Budget: Repercussions for US Global Commitments – delivered by H.E. Leon Panetta, Former Secretary of Defense, United States of America. The lecture was delivered on Monday (April 22, 2013) at ...
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Democratic Transition and the Prospects of Peace in Pakistan
More than the mandate, will of the electorate stood out as the hallmark of Pakistan’s election 2013. It was a vote for stability that facilitated its first full-scale political transition marked by record turnout, defiance against terror and rejuvenation of urban elite. These factors appear to have collectively altered the perception of a country in perpetual decline.....
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BRICS: From Economic Bloc to an Emerging Order
BRICS, the conglomeration of five major countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – descends from an acronym envisioned by the then Chief Economist of Goldman Sachs Jim O’Neill in 2001, that brought together major non-Western high-growth countries...
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Positive Outcomes of a Historic Visit
The recent two-day state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, (may God protect him) to the United Kingdom proved to be extremely significant. The President His Highness was accorded a warm reception which shows the deep-rooted historic relations between the countries. This visit was also a reflection of the immense stature of the UAE...
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85.7 Percent View UAE Foreign Humanitarian Aid Serving its Philanthropic Goals
An important and essential constituent of the UAE’s foreign policy is its humanitarian dimension, which has been adopted by our wise leadership since the establishment of the Federation in 1971. This facet of our foreign policy has become more evident in recent decades, with the country carrying out effective humanitarian missions and roles in several regions of the world. In this context, the UAE’s role has been highly appreciated and has received ... more »
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Iraqi Oil: A Potential Shift in Regional Dominance (2013)
Iraq is a conundrum. Its complexity can be understood by considering its location. It is a historically dynamic region situated on the Eurasian supercontinent at the junction of the Levant, Greater Persia, the Anatolian Peninsula and the Arabian Peninsula. This alone presents a wide range of social and political implications, which contribute to the materialization of a country that hosts divergent groups partitioned by religious and ethnic lines. Despite Iraq’s potential capacity of 12 million barrels per day (mb/d), it has only managed up to 3 mb/d since 1979. One of the underlying reasons for this underproduction is the recurrence of war in contemporary times, but a current shaky ...
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Water and Food Security in the Arabian Gulf (2013)
Growing populations and economies have led to an increase in water demand around the globe. However, there are large variations in the amounts of water available to nations and regions, and growing concern surrounding the uncertainty associated with these supplies, due in large part to natural and human impacts on the water cycle.The need for alternative sources of fresh water has also been aggravated by the large influx of guest workers and significant improvements in the quality of life among Gulf populations. Therefore supplies are augmented by alternative sources—mainly desalinization, which meets most of the needs of these countries. However, this comes at a great financial ...
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Specialized Conference 15
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The Future of Moderate Arab–Islamic Culture
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Lecture: 29-05-2013
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Beyond the 2013 Iranian Presidential Election
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Visit: 21-05-2013
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Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) Delegation
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Visit: 15-05-2013
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The Department of Technical Affairs and Security Media Delegation
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Visit: 13-05-2013
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National Defense College Delegation
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Visit: 07-05-2013
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Delegation from Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD)
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Aafaq Al-Mustaqbal is an Arabic quarterly journal which ... more »
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