- 5 November, 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
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
How likely is a US–Israeli strike against Iran under the current circumstances?
First Proposition: No official statement, confirmed information, or trusted leak has been issued regarding the timing of a strike against Iran: It is essential to
Strategic Appreciation of the U.S. Strike Against Iran
First: General situation It is unlikely that the Iranian regime will respond to U.S. demands regarding nuclear negotiations, despite American pressure to force it to
Will The Saudi-emirati Rivalry Transform The Shiite Crescent Into The Saudi Crescent
Major General Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, PhDFellow, Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic StudiesChairman, Institute for Global Security and Defense AffairsVisiting Professor at Royal Military Academy,
Two News Items and a Commentary
Professor, MG(ret) Sayed Ghoneim PhD in Political Sciences Chairman, Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA) News Item 1: Al-Ahram Weekly (English): The Chiefs
Korea- Middle East: International Defense Industry Cooperation
Professor, MG(ret) Sayed GhoneimPhD in Political SciencesChairman, Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA) Date: 24 October 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwhorBfrMk
Changing Balance of Equation of Power and Influence in the Middle East
Professor, MG(ret) Sayed GhoneimPhD in Political SciencesChairman, Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA) Hankuk University For Foreign StudiesSeoul, South Korea Visiting Professor: Dr.