- 18 May, 2026
Sayed Ghoneim
https://igsda.org/team/sayed-ghoneim/
PhD, MG(Ret.), Chairman IGSDA (UAE), Visiting Scholar in International Relations & International Security in several countries, (Egyptian)
Articles By This Author
“Iran / The Possible US Short-Term Military Course”
First: Facts: Second: My analytical view regarding the possibility of a renewed military strike against Iran, exploiting the results of the nearly month-long naval blockade:
WSJ: UAE secretly launched strikes on Iran during war, attacked oil refinery — report
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-u-a-e-has-been-secretly-carrying-out-attacks-on-iran-f1745a0d Is this possible? First: In principle, it’s possible. The UAE has a clear strategic motive for such an action, feeling that Iran is targeting
“Between Demonization and Rapprochement: How Iranian Drama Has Shaped Egypt’s Image and How It Will Soon Reshape Its Relation With It?”
Following the Iranian Islamic Revolution, Iranian drama focused heavily on domestic affairs. However, it also featured prominently in several dramas, where the idea of the
Clearer Strategic Objectives… New Regional Arrangements- The War on Iran – 18
The ongoing conflict over Iran is no longer just a bilateral confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the
UAE announces it will leave Opec
Abu Dhabi will exit the exporters’ group on May 1 to pursue an independent output strategy Assessment: UAE is gradually getting out from three strategic
The War on Iran 1: The Conflict Triangle
Three seemingly separate operational observations: First: While Iranian missile strikes against regional targets continue at the same rate and intensity, despite being significantly higher than
What are Iran’s potential next escalation tactics?
In my opinion, the answer is as follows: Iran usually avoids steps that could lead to a full-scale war, although it typically resorts to calculated
Managed Escalation vs. Forced War: A Regional Order Under Strain
The US is betting on a gradual escalation strategy, preferring to manage the conflict rather than ignite it. This involves the gradual deployment of US
US Combat Buildup in the Middle East as of the night of February
To date, the following have arrived in the Middle East: My comment: Dr. Sayed Ghoneim
Russian Warships Arrive at Bandar Abbas
Russian Warships Arrive at Bandar Abbas – Surprise Exercises with IRAN Set to Begin Near Hormuz Chokepoint Amid U.S. warships Presence Russia, Iran, and China