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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,

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From Statecraft to Ragecraft: How Presidential Provocation Is Rewiring the Digital Diplomatic Order

A short video fragment shared by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account generated global headlines, diplomatic discomfort, and an intense media reaction.

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ADEX 2025 Exhibition in Seoul – Republic of Korea
Duration: October 19–23, 2023
Commencement of Investment Returns

For the first time, a delegation from the Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA) participated in the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition

Activities Articles

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

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Sudan Between the Army’s Rhetoric and the Reality of the Islamists: How is Political Islam Being Reproduced in Military Uniform?

On the surface, the conflict in Sudan appears to be between a regular army and a rebel force that has broken away from its authority.

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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

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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.

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EAGLES NIGHT: KAI Showcases Cutting-Edge Defense Solutions on the Sidelines of ADEX 2025

The South Korean Air Force’s Team “Black Eagles” performed an dynamic display at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition at Seoul Air Base in

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Fostering a New Generation of Arab Youth Leaders: Integrating the Design Thinking Methodology Through the Japanese “Sea-Labo” Initiative

In a world filled with complex challenges, from geopolitical conflicts to economic uncertainty, it has become more crucial than ever to equip the next generation

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Nurturing Peace in a Complex World: Transformative Power of Creative and Design Thinking

In a time marked by geopolitical uncertainty and complex global problems, it’s more essential than ever to equip the next generation with the tools to