- 15 May, 2026
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
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,
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.
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
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
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.
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.