- 5 October, 2023
رابطة الآسيان ومجلس التعاون الخليجى …. تجربة رائدة فى التنمية والتعاون الاقتصادى الاقليمى
دكتور/ رضا محمد هلال – أستاذ العلوم السياسية المساعد – معهد أكتوبر العالى للاقتصاد – مدينة الثقافة والعلوم ٦ أكتوبر. تمكنت رابطة أمم جنوب
تقدير رقم 41- تقييم الأداء العسكري المحتمل للجانبين الروسي والأوكراني في الشتاء
صباح السبت 19 نوفمبر 2022، يوم 268 عمليات دكتور سَــــيْد غُنــــيْم، دكتوراه العلوم السياسية من جامعة بورسعيد، وزميل أكاديمية ناصر العسكرية العليا، هو رئيس معهد
تقدير رقم 39 – الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية “الانسحاب الرابع: خيرسون”
دكتور سَــــيْد غُنــــيْم، دكتوراه العلوم السياسية من جامعة بورسعيد، وزميل أكاديمية ناصر العسكرية العليا، هو رئيس معهد شؤون الأمن العالمي والدفاع، والأستاذ الزائر بالأكاديمية العسكرية
تقدير رقم 38 – تطورات الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية: تحول استراتيجي أم تكرار للأخطاء؟
ظهر السبت 22 أكتوبر 2022، يوم 241 عمليات أولاً: “تطورات أعمال الجانبين“ أعلن الكرملين وضع الولايات الأربع المنضمة حديثاً لروسيا من الأراضي الوكرانية تحت المظلة
“تقدير رقم 37 – تطورات الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية – التصعيد، وماذا بعد؟”
أولاً: “تطورات أعمال الجانبين“ يوم 10 أكتوبر – ي ٢٢٩ ع، شنت القوات الروسية هجوماً صاروخياً مكثفاً على أكثر من 20 مدينة، بما في ذلك
“ألمانيا تزيد من دفعها العسكري لدعم أوكرانيا وتأمين خط التماس في البلطيق” كيف تُرى كنتائج لاستراتيجيتي بوتين والولايات المتحدة في هذا الصدد؟
أولاً: المستحدثات: أعلنت ألمانيا المزيد من عمليات تسليم الأسلحة لأوكرانيا، بما في ذلك نظام الدفاع الجوي IRIS-T، وما مجموعه 100 دبابة من اليونان وسلوفاكيا، تتحمل
“تقدير رقم 36 – تطورات الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية – ما قبل الشتاء”
* ملحوظة: الخريطة المرفقة من موقع بلومبرج، وقد وضعت إضافات الأسهم العريضة الزرقاء والحمراء والتي توضح أعمال الجانبين الحالية والمنتظرة على الأرض. “تطورات أعمال الجانبين“
الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية: كيف تفكر كل من الولايات المتحدة وروسيا؟
وصلنا للشهر الثامن من الحرب الروسية الأوكرانية، حيث حدثت متغيرات كثيرة غيرت من مسار الحرب وعلينا أن نتصور الأن، كيف تفكر الولايات المتحدة وكيف يفكر
تقدير رقم 35- أهم السيناريوهات المحتملة مع إعلان بوتين التعبئة الجزئية والاقتراع على ضم أربع ولايات أوكرانية للإتحاد الروسي
تقدير رقم 35- أهم السيناريوهات المحتملة مع إعلان بوتين التعبئة الجزئية والاقتراع على ضم أربع ولايات أوكرانية للإتحاد الروسي الثلاثاء 27 سبتمبر 2022 أكثر من
تقدير رقم 34- تحديات وتداعيات أعلان بوتين التعبئة الجزئية لقوات الاحتياط الروسية
الأربعاء 12 سبتمبر 2022 أولاً: الموقف الاستراتيجي السياسي العسكري: كنت قد توقعت في نهايات تقديراتي أرقام 31 و32 و33 أن بوتين قد يضطر للتعجيل بتنفيذ
تقدير رقم 33- التحول الاستراتيجي في مسار الحرب الروسية/ الأوكرانية
أولاً: الموقف السياسي الإقليمي الأوراسي: نشبت اشتباكات بين قرقيزستان وطاجيكستان أمس، حيث وقع تبادلاً لإطلاق النار بين حرس الحدود في البلدين يوم الأربعاء 14 سبتمبر،
تقدير رقم 32- قيام القوات الأوكرانية بشن هجمات مضادة على عدة محاور
أولاً: مقدمة: كنت قد ذكرت في تقديري السابق رقم (31) أن “القوات الروسية في أوكرانيا تعيد تجميع تشكيلاتها تحولاً لأوضاع دفاعية على كافة المواجهة”،واتضح مؤخراً
Assessment#27 RUS-UKR War: A Perspective Of The Phases Of The Russian Military Operation In Ukraine
First: The first stage (the comprehensive attack): Duration: From February 24 to early April 2022. Features and Procedures: The Russian forces adopted the method of
تقدير رقم 27- مراحل العملية العسكرية الروسية في اوكرانيا
أًولا: المرحلة الأولى (الهجوم الشامل): المدة: اعتباراً من 24 فبراير حتى أوائل أبريل 2022″. الإجراءات: محاولة انتهاج أسلوب الحرب الخاطفة، وذلك بتنفيذ هجوم شامل على
The Us Returns To Not To Allow China And Russia To Fill The Vacuum In The Middle East
Introduction: Currently, US President Joe Biden is on official visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia, coinciding with convening of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit
الولايات المتحدة تعود للشرق الأوسط لعدم السماح بوجود فراغ تملأه الصين وروسيا
أولاً: مقدمة: حالياً يقوم الرئيس الأمريكي جو بايدن بزيارات رسمية لإسرائيل والسعودية، في وقت يتزامن مع عقد القمة الخليجية بالرياض بحضور زعماء دول مجلس التعاون
Other front in East Asia
“US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan and that the United States stands with other
ملاحظات محدثة عن الحرب الروسية في أوكرانيا: “وجهة نظر حول الأحداث الأخيرة المتعلقة بالأزمة الأوكرانية”
أولاً: “عضوية تركيا والناتو لفنلندا والسويد” لا تكتفي تركيا عادة بالمشكلة عندما تأتي لك، على الرغم من نهجها العدواني فحسب، بل تأتي إليك عادة والمشكلة
Conceptualizing the Security Developments in the Indo-Pacific
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi, Project Assistant Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology of the University of Tokyo In recent decades, there has been much attention
Who Lost Australia?
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The repercussions of the AUKUS still reverberate even one month after the announcement of the
Japan’s 100th Prime Minister: Consolidating the Change
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Japan is going to have a new prime minister in early October. Ruling Liberal Democratic
The repercussions of ISIS Attack on Kabul Airport
Major General (Ret) Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science – Fellow, Nasser’s Higher Military Academy. With the decision of former US President Donald Trump in
The Strategist of Wrong Strategies
Major General (Ret) Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science – Fellow, Nasser’s Higher Military Academy. In my book Fingers Are On the Triggers, I called
Baltic States, a dream becoming reality?
Professor. Marc Lavergne, a French Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on the Geopolitics and Geostrategy of the Contemporary Middle East and Horn of Africa at the
The Real Face of Iran
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Indirect talks between Iran and the United States which has been held in Vienna will
Net-Zero, the Common Future
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Energy security is the common concern for the East Asian and the Gulf nations. Energy
The Untapped Potential of the Private Sector to Improve Africa’s Security
John Siko (D Litt et Phil), Senior Strategist on Africa at IGSDA – Director of Burnham Global, Dubai. On 26 April, French energy giant Total
Egypt’s Pivot to East Africa
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Egypt is back. This time, as an African regional power. Egypt’s diplomatic offensive toward the
Global Race to Normalcy
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. The days of trial and error to get out of the COVID-19 restrictions continue as
Majority Rule and Minority Rights in Israeli Democracy
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo On June 2, a historic coalition deal was reached in Israel. Yair Lapid, leader of
African Genocides: In Memory
Professor. Marc Lavergne, a French Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on the Geopolitics and Geostrategy of the Contemporary Middle East and Horn of Africa at the
“Egypt toward the Horn of Africa”
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science – Chairman, IGSDA For several decades, the Egyptian role was confined toward its international borders, which wasted opportunities
Japan’s Pivotal Position in Asia-Pacific
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Japan is busy welcoming visits and joint exercises with major maritime nations. Throughout May, Japanese
指は引き金の上に “超大国の国家安全保障戦略と中東地域への影響”
The Middle East is not part of the world that plays by Las Vegas rules; What happens in the Middle East is not going to
Changes in Unchanging Reality of Gaza Wars
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor of Religion and Global Security, the University of Tokyo The conflict between Israel and Gaza since May 10 evokes a series of
The Year of Reset in Danger
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. I’m a perplexed East Asian bystander of the Middle East affairs. Politics and society in
“The U.S., China and Russia in the Middle East”, Video
Lectured by: by Maj. Gen (Ret) and Ph.D. Sayed Ghoneim, Friday, 30th of April 2021. Published by: University of Defense of Honours, Tegucigalpa Conference of
The Olympic Curse
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. On September 7, 2013, Japan was filled with joy when Tokyo was elected to host
Stranded in Compensation
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The Japanese people praised the Egyptian authorities who rescued the container ship the Ever Given
HOW DID WE END UP HERE?
The book How Did We End Up Here? is a compilation of 105 columns which observe the transformation of the Middle East order from a
The US Commitment to Asia
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s low-profile visit to Washington DC on April 16 tells
A Year of Many Anniversaries
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The year 2021 marks many anniversaries of the Middle East wars and conflicts. 10 years
Northern Ireland, And Hapless Victim Of Brexit
Professor. Marc Lavergne, a French Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on the Geopolitics and Geostrategy of the Contemporary Middle East and Horn of Africa at the
Expanding FOIP and Quad
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo “FOIP”, the Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy, is one of the most successful foreign policy
American University in the Emirates (AUE) announces Its Webinar On The Mediterranean Region
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, Chairman, IGSDA – Member of the Advisory Board of “Program of Master of Security Studies and Information Analysis” at American University in
Struggle in the Canal: Six Days That Shook the World
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The global transport crisis which started on March 23 caused by the stranded container ship
The Horn of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean are Between Two Red Lines
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science – Chairman, IGSDA Tuesday, March 30, 2021 “I repeat that the waters of Egypt are untouchable and touching
Taiwan Center For Security Studies (TCSS) at National Chengchi University Signs Academic Partnership With IGSDA
In Behalf of Taiwan Center For Security Studies (TCSS) of National Chengchi University (NCU) and Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA), Dr. Fu-Kuo
China’s New World Order and The Middle East
Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Chairman IGSDA. China considers the Middle Eastern countries complaints against the U.S. and European intervention in their countries’ internal
Alaska Exchange
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo “Alaska exchange” which took place on March 18 is the recent trending topic in foreign
Quad and the New Framework for the New Indo-Pacific Order
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Four countries of the strategic dialogue named Quadrilateral Security Dialogue حوار أمني رباعي, also known
Ten Years After the Earthquake
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Ten years has passed since the Great Earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku in
“Frontiers of Security the Present Day Egypt is Faced With: Generational Transformation of Media, Cyber-Attacks and Public Health Crisis in the Middle East”
Event Information Date and Time March 12, 2021 15:00 – 17:00 (JST) 10:00 – 12:00 (Abu Dhabi Time) 08:00 – 10:00 (Cairo Time) Organizer Zoom
‘What Biden’s Administration Is Faced with in the MENA Region: A Reality Check’ – Video
Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Chairman IGSDA. U-Tokyo (ROLES & IGSDA) 2nd Seminar on 26 February 2021 Introduction At the outset, we have to
Security Threats in Sahel and Sub-Sahara Regions – Complete Video
Security Threats in Sahel and Sub-Sahara Regions: RCAST Security Webinar Series #3 was held (ZOOM) on n February 26, 2021, 15:00 – 17:00, Tokyo time.
The Age of Indo-Pacific Exploration
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The year 2021 will see navy vessels of the Western European countries deployed to the
European Interest and Involvement in the East Mediterranean Sea – Video
Col. (GS) Eric Michiels, Defense Attaché of Belgium, NATO and EU to GCC countries, Abu Dhabi U-Tokyo (ROLES & IGSDA) 2nd Seminar on 12 February
Turkey, Israel and Egypt: Regional Rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean – Video
Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Chairman IGSDA. U-Tokyo (ROLES & IGSDA) 2nd Seminar on 12 February 2021 Introduction With the increasing of gas discoveries
Strategic Rivalry in the East Mediterranean Sea – Complete Video
Strategic Rivalry in the East Mediterranean Sea: RCAST Security Webinar Series #2 was held (ZOOM) on n February 12, 2021, 15:00 – 17:00, Tokyo time.
University of Tokyo (ROLES) Signs Academic Partnership With IGSDA
In Behalf of RCAST Open Laboratory for Emergence Strategies (ROLES) of the University of Tokyo and The Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA),
Zoom Zoom..Our Modern Times
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The COVID-19 accelerated the globalization further. Under the surface of the lockdowns caused by the
The Great Reset
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo With the arrivals and distributions of vaccines, the exit seems to be arising in front
Vaccine’s Political Cure
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The world is racing towards the exit. Exit from this annoying COVID-19 quagmire which has
The Ball is in the Iranian’s Court
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo One of the characteristics of the Biden administration is the return of the officials who
‘Regional Rivalry in The Horn of Africa and The Red Sea’
Ahmed Adel, Researcher, IGSDA, Gehad Fathy, Researcher, IGSDA and MajGen (Ret. Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Chairman IGSDA. Fourth lecture; ROLES and IGSDA online
‘The Great Powers in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa’
Eric Michiels, Defence Attaché of the Kingdom of Belgium, UAE Second lecture; ROLES and IGSDA online seminar, Friday, 22-01-2021. ‘New Great Game for the Red
‘The Horn of Africa and Red Sea: From the Indian Ocean to the Upper Nile, from the Red Sea to the Great Lakes’,
Prof. Marc Lavergne, Senior Research Fellow, National Center for Scientific Research Middle East/Horn of Africa, University of Tours, France First lecture; ROLES and IGSDA online
Normalization with Israel, Reconciliation with Qatar and the Middle East Regional Order: A Different View
MajGen (Ret. Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Chairman IGSDA. Opening speech; ROLES and IGSDA online seminar, Friday, 22-01-2021. ‘New Great Game for the Red
Intel Inside
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The tensions between China and the United States seems not to be abated under Biden
Kremlinology of Biden Administration
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The rule of President Trump closed to an end with political hustle and bustle. Will
U.S. Reassurance to Allies Amidst the D.C. Turmoil
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo If a history film titled “Fall of the American Empire” is to be made in
New Great Game for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa: RCAST Security Webinar Series #1
As announced by Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) , the University of Tokyo (U-TOKYO) https://www.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/news/events/20210122.html?fbclid=IwAR2w9lSQ9aYazNsSfIzl9rrfCXa1IU6-NuYK6LrRuT21pwNY1L4eBLPLD5w Event Information Date and Time January 22,
Terrorism: Root Causes, Ramifications and Good Practices
MajGen (Ret. Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Chairman IGSDA. Introduction It is doubtless that the most important regional rivalry in the Middle East is
Rapprochement of the Gulf Brothers
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The year 2021 started with a joyful surprise. The rift between Saudi Arabia and other
There is no New Year’s Holiday in the Middle East
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo A week overlapping New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is the biggest holiday period
The National Agenda
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 30 Dec, 2020 The UAE completes the year of scientific achievements with a distinguished success, which
American University in the Emirates (AUE) announces its 1st International Arabian-Gulf Security Conference
American University in the Emirates (AUE) announces its 1st International Arabian-Gulf Security Conference, to be held 17-18 Feb 2021 in its campus in Dubai, United
Vaccine Diplomacy
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo COVID-19 vaccination has begun around the world. The Middle East is no exception. Leaders of
The World Patchworked: Ten Years After the Arab Spring
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Today marks the tenth anniversary of the event which shaken and is still shaking the
Foreseeing Post-Pandemic World
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 16 December 2020 We can almost say that the year 2020 is the year of Corona
Imagining the World After COVID-19
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo What will the international order look like in the “post-COVID-19” era? As Abu Dhabi Emergency,
Sunrise in the Forbidden City
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo China is continuing its campaign targeted against Australia on the social media platforms. On November
Dances with Wolves
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Japan and met Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on
UAE’s achievements in 2020
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 25 Nov, 2020 After the United Arab Emirates approaches the farewell of year 2020 with unique
What Will President Trump Leave Behind in the Middle East?
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo It seems certain Mr. Biden is going to be the next president even if President
Authoritarian Character against Democratic Institutions
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo U.S. presidential election is officially still undecided. Although Joe Biden has highly probably won, President
The Emirates. And the strength of stability
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 11 Nov, 2020 It’s often the case that the analysis of the political weight of countries
Trump, Not the End but a Precursor of American Instability
“It’s not the people who vote that count, it’s the people who count the votes.” That is a famous statement on the difference between voting
Paradigm Changes under the COVID-19
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Under the surface of the COVID-19 restrictions, steady changes in our conduct of professional life
Respecting Religions; The Emirati Model
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues October 28th, 2020 The honorable occasion of the birthday of the prophet, which is tomorrow, which
The Malabar Joint Naval Excercise Revived
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The Indian Ministry of Defense announced that Australian Navy would return to the Malabar Naval
The Quad in the Balance
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or the Quad, is increasingly at the center stage of
Arab Youth Dream Land
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 14 October 2020 Arab Youth regard the United Arab Emirates as Dream Land where they can
The Quad and the New Focal Point of the International Order
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo Foreign Ministers of Japan, US, Australia and India, countries composing the so-called “Quad,” Quadrilateral
Gulliver and Lilliputians
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo Turkey made a round in making problems with neighbors. It reached to the last
The UAE; and the Sustainable Development Indices
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 30 September 2020 The strong, positive engagement of the UAE in confronting the global challenges is
Turkey Against All Neighbors
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo Every month, another conflict occurs around Turkey. Every time, the same story goes and
Stepping Down in Japanese Style
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo Shinzo Abe stepped down from the prime minister’s job, very peacefully. After the relapse
The Peace Treaty…. Positive Vision for the Future
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 16 September 2020 By signing the UAE-Israel peace treaty officially under Washington auspices and upon the
Oslo and the Lost Decades
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo A signing ceremony between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is going to be
Indo-Pacific Chain of Like-minded Nations
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo Germany finally joined the camp. German government, on Wednesday September 1, formally adopted guidelines
The UAE and its Leading Political Position
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 02 September 2020 Day after day, the United Arab Emirates demonstrates its uniqueness and leadership. Transparency
Tribes Against Empires
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo US ambassador to Israel David Friedman proposed to call the Israeli-UAE agreement for normalization
The Road to Jerusalem Goes Through Abu Dhabi?
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo There are times when we witness a sea change appears in front of us.
Enriching the Arabic Language under the Leadership of the UAE
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 19 August 2020 The Arabic language has acquired high standing among the nations due to its
Beirut Blame Games
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo Lebanon is as if a microcosm of Middle Easten confusions. It’s a mosaic of
Beirut Back to Square One
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo There are moments when we recognize we have become old. I have lived long
Return of the Indo-Pacific Century
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo The huge impact of COVID-19 crisis showed China’s global influence. There was a famous
Pro-activeness is the Secret of the Emirati Nuclear Power
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 26 July 2020 Pro-activeness is the key word behind devoting the superiority in adopting unconventional fields
The Impending Lost Generation
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo The short-term outburst of the fear of COVID-19 may have receded. Even though the
Message from H.E. Akihiko Nakajima, Ambassador of Japan on Mars Mission 2020
July 2020 Mars has always been an attractive planet, inspiring the imagination of authors of science fiction as well as being an object of scientific
Hello seeker, from the Emirates to Mars
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 22 July, 2020 The competitiveness between the major powers has always stemmed from a political and
Mali In Crisis: The French Failure In The Sahel
Pr Marc Lavergne, Head Researcher, National Center for Scientific Research, University of Tours France The Malian capital Bamako has been this 11th of July the
China Turns the Table
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo As the world seeks to recover from the impact of the coronavirus, China’s presence
Luxembourg, with peace at heart
Pr Marc Lavergne, Head Researcher, National Center for Scientific Research, University of Tours France With traveling prospects drastically severed by the COVID pandemics, I chose
The Indian Saviour
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo The startling story unfolding since early May of the intermittent brawls between Chinese and
The Ottoman fez in Libya
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 08 July 2020 The Turkish intervention in Libya causes chaos in this Arab country, and perpetuates
An Eye on Faraway Kiribati
Pr Marc Lavergne, Head Researcher, National Center for Scientific Research, University of Tours France Last June, the Kiribati archipelago, a young nation of a mere
Hong Kong’s Regression into China
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo China is rising from the ashes after the COVID-19 disaster, much more vehemently. The
Pandemic Peace: A Dashed Hope
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, The University of Tokyo The Middle East seems to be back to normal. No. The high speed of
Science diplomacy is the future
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 24 June 2020 If crises are highly mobile across geographical borders, then we could discuss crises
Turkey’s Ambitions: A Lesson Not To Be Lost
Marc Lavergne, Géopolitologue, Directeur de recherche au CNRS, Université de Tours. The recent visit of Tunisian President Kaîs Saied to Paris on the 22-23 of
Is It Rivalry Or Cooperation? The Relations Between Turkey And Iran
MG (Ret). Sayed Ghoneim, Chairman, Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA) 20 June 2020 The Nature of the Turkish-Iranian Rivalry: It is doubtless
Great Reset or Greater Divide?
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Two paths are diverging in front of us as the world stumbles to feet recovering
Fin de partie à Tripoli ? Quelles perspectives après la déconfiture du maréchal Haftar ?
Marc Lavergne, Géopolitologue, Directeur de recherche au CNRS, Université de Tours. Une nouvelle page de l’histoire tourmentée de la Libye semble s’ouvrir, avec la visite
Memento Mori, Memento Loci
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The world is aiming for a gradual return to a normal life from COVID-19 lockdowns.
Corona and the Social Responsibility
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 10 June 2020 The Emirati values of loyalty and positivity have always been fruitful at the
‘Contradiction of Powers’ Relations in Libya’
Complicated relations in Libya: Turkey is a regional competitor to Russia in several hotbeds, despite their strong needs for each other. It is true that
Conflict of Science and Politics
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Where have all the social distancing-things gone? The death of a black man George Floyd
Societal Balance in the Face of Crises
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 31 May 2020 In the global crises, the significance of the community emerges from its ability
Social Nesting, a Time for Introspection
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professer, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The state of emergency declaration has been lifted in all prefectures in Japan until May
The Gulf Compass after Corona
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 27 May 2020 By considering the theory of the British Geographer and Politician Halford John Mackinder,
戦略論 「新しい安全保障ダイナミクスに入る中東の戦略的ライバリー」
サイード・ゴネイム エジプト軍退役少将 世界安全保障・国防問題研究所（IGSDA）会長 元のソース：http://ssdpaki.la.coocan.jp/topics/20.html?fbclid=IwAR3GAgYdRsWPYhTo4Z1OGa0aj93z_AFbQRBU1VLtNwNB1M7SJej-AAXQc58 はじめに 1991年のソ連の崩壊から2011年のいわゆるアラブの春の始まりまでの間、中東の地域パワーのダイナミクスは比較的安定していた。米国は単独かつ支配的な国際パワーだった。現在は、動乱、革命、内戦、米国の戦争疲れおよび戻ってきた主要パワー拮抗のコンビネーションが、劇的に中東の地政学を形作っている 米国とロシアは中東の地域的問題の解決を図ろうと努めている。他方で、中国は現時点では中東の地域問題に関して主要なプレーヤーではないものの、米国・イランの危機以降特に、中東における強いプレーヤーとして登場してきたように見える。そして、地域全体に濃い経済的外交的関係を構築して、将来、より大きな影響力を持とうと準備している。 欧州連合（EU）のこの地域での役割は相対的に下がってきた。EUの関心は、中東と北アフリカの一部における、不法移民、テロ、国境を越えた犯罪といった紛争のリスクの防止に移っていった。いくつかのEU諸国、特に英国とフランスは近い将来、より大きな役割を課すことを求めている。 また、このほか6つのプレーヤーが考慮されなければならない：2つの地域パワー、イランとトルコ、そして中東その他の地域問題解決策形成に強く寄与しようとする4つの国がある。この4つの中で、イスラエルは小さい国だが大きな国力を持ち、また米国のサポートを半永久的に受けている。そこで、イスラエルは地域パワーとも考えられている。それから、資源と財政力を基盤とする3つの豊かなアラビア国家、すなわち、ミドルパワーたるサウジアラビア王国、小国のアラブ首長国連合（UAE）、そして超小国のカタール。これらの国は地域パワーではないが、中東、アフリカその他の地域に大きな利害関係があるため、地域秩序を形成しようとしている。彼らのライバルは、いくつかの地域に広がっている。例えば、アフリカの角、北アフリカ、サヘルとサハラ、中央アジアそしてバルカンなど。 エジプトは、リビアとパレスチナに特別な役割を持っているほか、アフリカにいくつか役割がある。 以上全ては地域がさらに不安定になることを予見しているが、その理由は不均衡なパワーを使うアクターの間の複雑な対立の結果、影響力の管理が今欠如しているからである。 概観 新しい安全保障ダイナミクスに入る中東の戦略的ライバリー 東アジアへのインパクト 結語と将来展望 中東における対立 大国の対立 Ⅰ 米国（アメリカ・ファースト） トランプ戦略2017 4つの死活的国家利益（戦略的4本柱として構成された）がこのコミットメントの背骨を形成する。 米国本土、米国民、米国生活様式を守る 米国の繁栄を推進する 力により平和を守る 米国の影響力を高める
Japan’s Enigmatic Success in Suppressing the Contagion
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Measures taken in Japan to tackle with COVID-19 contagion were so unique and sometimes described
JIME Center, the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan Discussed “The Changing Security Environment in the Middle East and the Role of the U.S. – Japan Cooperation”
April 2020 JIME Center, the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan https://jime.ieej.or.jp/htm/extra/report/cgp2019.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3r2DWOhXdER1vatkcFGOF2s5aHnB5R4TkllQ4fIQRqcQ6S7rFLnyy0M7w About JIME Center JIME Center was originally established in September 1974 as the Japanese
Race to the Exit
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo A new great game is looming. This time, the race is not about entering into
Globalization Minus
The world is desperately searching for a “new normal” in the coronavirus-stricken society. In May, restrictive measures on social and economic life are going to
After the Deluge, A Younger Generation Takes Over
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Countries are searching for the way back to normal, cautiously probing the possibility of reopening
The UAE and Combating River Blindness
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 29 April 2020 Global health issues are not new to our today’s world. There were a
From Plague to Fatigue
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The world is gradually transitioning from the stage of “shock and awe” against the plague
Second Wave of Tsunami
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Countries in the East Asia are bracing themselves for the second wave of outbreaks of
Food Security in Corona Time
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 15 April 2020 Food shortage has long been problem giving rise to unrests in the communities.
Wearing Mask: An Altruistic Behavior
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo COVID-19 is breaking down psychological barriers between the East and the West. The custom of wearing
The Impacts of the Spread of the New Coronavirus on the Competition of Major Powers in the Middle East
Coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared in the Chinese province of Wuhan in December 2019 and eventually spread globally until the World Health Organization WHO declared it a
Predicting the World After The COVID-19 Crisis Is Just A Wishful Thinking
By: Sayed Ghoneim, Major General (Retired) of the Egyptian Armed Forces I’m really surprised that some speak with full certainty about the world after the
Physical Distancing and Social Intimacy
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Globalization ground to a halt. The red carpet of the global mobility, which once enticed
COVID-19 and the Lacuna of the International Order
Jaber Mohamed Al Shuaibi, Emirati Researcher in Geopolitical Issues 31 March 2020 Corona (COVID-19) pandemic is sweeping the globe, which witnesses continuous spread of this
Bowing with Dignity: Greeting in the Time of Social Distancing
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo In the time of “social distancing,” number of novel customs are hesitantly introduced in the
Manners and Customs of Global Citizens in the Corona Age
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo No one knows when the coronavirus turmoil will end. The only thing we know is
Bodies Count
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Coronavirus have finally hit the shore of the Gulf and the Middle East. Countries in
Religion and Contagion
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Some characteristics of the new coronavirus COVID-19 have been revealed thanks to the frantic efforts
Frontline Countries Exposed to China Risks
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Along with the lure of the economic opportunities China poses to the world, “China Risks”
Southern Sudan Agreement :a new chance for peace ?
Pr Marc Lavergne, Head Researcher, National Center for Scientific Research, University of Tours France Last Saturday 22 nd February might prove an historical date for
Japan Winning the Battle of Definition, Losing the War of Public Relations
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The interesting tendency of Communist Party of China’s central government is to call the disease
Containment of China
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The biggest theme of the international politics in the first half of this century supposed
Chinese or Japanese? A Tale of Viral Fever
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo “Sini willa Yabani? (Chinese or Japanese ?)” This is a common phrase which has been
Kenya: former Pdt’s Daniel Arap Moi Obituary
Professor. Marc Lavergne is a Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on the Geopolitics and Geostrategy of the Contemporary Middle East and Horn of Africa at the
A Deal No Devils Can Take or Deliver On
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo At last, President Trump unveiled the “Deal of the Century” for the Israeli-Palestinian peace on
The East Mediterranean Game of Chess
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo In the Eastern Mediterranean region, the game of chess is being played by regional and
A Small, Good Thing: Abe’s GCC Tour
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo No news is good news. Prime Minister Abe has completed his Arab Gulf tour from
“Qader 2020/ Nation Defender” by Egypt and “Defender-Europe 2020” by NATO
Egypt is conducting its largest military maneuver “Qader 2020/ Nation Defender”. several unites from all Egyptian armed forces and main branches are involved in the
US-Iran tensions ease as ‘neither side wants a war’
Experts say chances of an immediate conflict have reduced drastically, but the risk of future flare-ups is still high. The National Newspaper, January 9 ,
US-Iran Duel in Which No One Dears to Intervene
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security The year 2020 started with a duel between the US and Iran. The surprise drone attack by the
Ghosn in Beirut, or Yom Kippur Attack on Japanese People
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Carlos Ghosn, Ex-Nissan CEO, fled from Japan to Beirut, Lebanon on Dec. 30, 2019. This
The Evolution of the Crisis in Libya and East Mediterranean Region
December 27th, 2019 INTRODUCTION Eight years have passed since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi and Libya is still in a state of disarray. On one
Rouhani in Tokyo, or Japan’s Strategic Innocence
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Iranian President Hassan Rouhani visited Japan from December 20 to 21. It was the first
Waterworks around the Nile
Pr. Marc Lavergne, Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on MENA & Horn of Africa at the French National Center for Scientific Research (French). Negotiations just started
A world under fire
Pr. Marc Lavergne, Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on MENA & Horn of Africa at the French National Center for Scientific Research (French). A few days
The Sahel, failed States or failed Aid ?
Pr. Marc Lavergne, Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on MENA & Horn of Africa at the French National Center for Scientific Research (French). The recent summoning
Japan Getting into the Middle East Hot Water
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security Japan’s ruling coalition parties approved a proposed plan for sending Japan’s Self Defense Forces (JSDF) vessels to the
“Counter Terrorism Strategy” Learning lessons: improving counter terrorism
Expectations of what can be achieved when lessons are sought on improving counter terrorism must be realistic, writes Dr Samantha Newbery, reader in International Security
Japan-Saudi Joint Vision
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo At the Group of 20 Foreign Ministers meeting which was held on Nov. 23, 2019
Nakamura: A Pacifist Extremist
A prominent Japanese physician and humanitarian aid worker Tetsu Nakamura killed in Jalalabad in Nangarhar province of eastern Afghanistan on December 5. He was gunned
Trying To Be More Objective – Video
During the Middle East Security Conference held in Beijing on November 27 and 28, 2019, the first session was about the importance of justice and
Looming Great Wall
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. Throughout the year 2019, we have celebrated the 30th anniversary of the fall of the
More Humane Way of Security
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Dr. Sadako Ogata, Japan’s most famous United Nations administrator, scholar and diplomat passed away on
Japan’s Difficult Balancing-Act
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo President Trump’s abrupt order to abandon Syrian Kurds and the subsequent twists of decisions have
The 3rd Generation Islam and the Plight of Ulama
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo Each time radical extremism rises, critics in the West asks why the Ulama can’t refute
University of Tokyo: International Conference on the New Security Dynamics in the Middle East
Events International Conference on the New Security Dynamics in the Middle East Held period：2019/11/18(Mon) 10:00 – 17:00 Place：RCAST Building 3, M2F floor, Seminar room-1International Conference
From Chile to Iraq: Popular unrest and the demise of global geopolitics?
Away from the sheer geopolitics dealing with international strategic and diplomatic rifts, or attempting to solve internal grievances of oppressed groups, what raises the attention
The Islamic State’s Pendulum Swing
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. President Trump declared victory in a televised speech on Sunday morning, October 27 announcing the
IGSDA Chairman visits the United States Central Command HQ in Tampa, Fl
ِAccording to the coordination between the United States Central Command Headquarters (Combined Strategic Analysis Group – CSAG) and (Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs
Middle East Geo-Strategy Now
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. Let’s summarize geopolitical and strategic situations in the Middle East. Russians Coming, Americans Leaving, Kurds
“Strategic Rivalries in the Middle East: Risks and Opportunities in New Security Dynamics”
By: Sayed Ghoneim; Chairman, Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA) Ghoneim’s strategic paper of his lecture given in the U.S. Central Command HQ
2# “Rivalries between The US, China and Russia in Latin America in new security & economic dynamics”
Second lecture (complete) presented by Gen. Sayed Ghoneim in the Defense University of Honduras on Wednesday, 10th of October 2019.
1# “Rivalries between The US, China and Russia in Latin America in new security & economic dynamics”
First lecture (complete) presented by Gen. Sayed Ghoneim in the Defense University of Honduras on Tuesday, 09th of October 2019.
Sudán: 30 años de poder militar-islamista
Los sudaneses reivindican la vuelta a un gobierno civil y democrático. La duda es si, dentro de la diversidad social, existe una voluntad y una
President Trump’s Inevitable Decision
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo President Trump’s decision to withdraw from northeastern Syria was confusing in its implementation and presentation.
House of Kurds
Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo. The Kurds have been haunted by famous sayings “Kurds have No Friends but the Mountains”.
Chess is from Iran, Poker is from Trump
Satoshi Ikeuchi Professor, Religion and Global Security, University of Tokyo The September 14 attack on Saudi oil processing facilities revealed the vulnerability of oil producing
“US, Russia and China Rivalries in Latin America”, IGSDA Lecture in Honduras Defense University
Since declaring its independence, the US had been concentrating on its neighboring continent Latin America, paying the efforts to guarantee a southern strategic depth. The
The War of Attribution
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. The Middle East has been a trade show ground for the advanced weapons
Chairman, IGSDA presents his views on the Middle East in Brussels
Upon invitations from the Royal Military Academy in Brussels and the European Union Military Staff Headquarters, Major General (Retired). Sayed Ghoneim, (Chairman, IGSDA) gave a
Iran Plans for what’s More Important
The bombardment of Saudi Aramco oil facilities (Abqaiq and Khurais Labs) on Sunday, 15 September 2019 has led to reduce the Saudi oil production to
Decisive Attacks and Decisive Votes
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. The attacks by drones and cruise missiles on ARAMCO’s oil processing facilities in
Closing of the Mind of the War on Terror
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. President Trump fired his hawkish national security adviser John Bolton, for their fundamental
Expert Roundtable with Chancellor Sayed Ghoneim of the Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA)
IFANS/ KNDA, Seoul wrote: On August 27, 2019, Chancellor Sayed GHONEIM of the Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA) visited the Institute of
Asan Roundtable with Sayed Ghoneim, Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA)
Asan Institute for Policy Studies, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Asan Institute wrote: On August 28, 2019, the Asan Institute for Policy Studies hosted a closed
IGSDA participated in the Third International Conference on Military Education and Regional Security in Taiwan
For the third year in a row Institute for Global security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA) Chairman and members have participated in the annual International Conference
Autumn of Dialogue
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. Will the hot summer under the spell of war be over and an
Southern Yemen
The Gulf region has witnessed a number of important developments in the recent period. Some of these developments are directly related to the Iran-US crisis,
Competing Visions for the Indo-Pacific Future
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. TICAD 7, The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), was held in
End of the Election Season in Turkey
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. Election is an integral part of democracy. If the public cannot demand accountability
Another Important Election
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. It is not only the re-run of Israeli general elections in September or
Japan’s Two Traumas for the Coalition in the Gulf
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. The United States is urging allied nations to share the burden of securing
Coalition of the Reluctant
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. Bahrain hosted a conference for maritime security in the Gulf on July 31.
Waves of Displacement in Egypt
Impacts of the internal and external displacement waves on the Egyptian Cities Yehya M.Serag [1] Yehya M. Serag is an associate professor of urban and
Vox Dei, Vox Populi
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. Since President Trump has put off attacks on Iran on June 20, two
Energy Security of Supply and Security of Demand
By: Professor. Satoshi Ikeuchi, Professor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. Countries on the Northern and Southern shores of the Gulf were on the
Nouveau Grand jeu en mer Rouge (II)
Dr. Marc Lavergne, Directeur de recherche CNRS, Moyen-Orient/Corne de l’Afrique, EMAM/Laboratoire CITERES, Université de Tours/France. “La mer Rouge peut-elle s’embraser,?” Diplomatie, juillet 2018 5 .
Morsi’s death, and the failure of the democratic experiment in Egypt
By: Professor. Marc Lavergne, a French Senior Fellow Researcher (Emeritus) on the Geopolitics and Geostrategy of the Contemporary Middle East and Horn of Africa at
Violent and Nonviolent Changes in the Images of Cities in the Arab Spring Countries
By: Prof. Yehya Serag (PhD), Professor of Urban & Regional Planning, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt Yehya Serag1 Future University in Egypt, Architectural Engineering Department,
Japan and the Security of SLOCs in the Middle East
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine General Joseph Dunford said
Is It the Time For Egypt’s Fourth Strategic Direction?
The Pillars of Egypt’s Strength This is not my first time to write or talk about this topic due to its importance from my own
US Military Strike Against Iran, Is It Really possible?
Will the United States carry out a military strike against Iran? What are the political and military indicators at the strategic and tactical levels that
Saini, Monitoring Reality
Political and security phases Sinai has undergone the Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel that has been concluded in Camp David in the United States
The Age of Lexus
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. “Twitter diplomacy,” “Instagram diplomacy” or “Selfie diplomacy”? No matter what you call it, diplomacy
Using Intelligence and Technology to Fight Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling
Threat Assessment & Recommendations By: Mohamed N. El Guindy, UNODC – ROMENA 15 August 2017 Dr. Mohamed El-Guindy is a Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Expert, UNODC,
Trump’s Many Withdrawals
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. U.S. President Donald Trump did not bomb Iran but are now throwing bombshells of
US Continue working To Unite Ally’s Efforts
Khaleej Times has announced that the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived Monday in Saudi Arabia for talks on coordinating with the close ally
A Different Kind of Diplomacy
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Tehran last week was aimed at alleviating tensions
Deceive your friends before deceiving your enemy
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo Wisdom bequeathed by the ancient Chinese military philosopher “Sun Tzu(سون تزو)” is a common
Is It Another Attempt To Escalate The US-Iranian Crisis?
Several international news agencies declared few hours ago that two civilian oil tankers were hit in a suspected attack in the Gulf of Oman early
What Abe Should Bring Back from Tehran
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo Prime Minister Abe plans to visit Iran, maybe anywhere from 12-14 of June. We
What Japanese People Want to Know in Prime Minister Abe’s Visit to Tehran
By: Professor. Satoshi IkeuchiProfessor, Global Security and Religion, University of Tokyo Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to visit Iran in the middle of
US-Saudi Relation Is Farther Than Arms Deals
30th of May 2019 Several analysts in the Middle East believe that the US sees Saudi Arabia as just a “money source”, and that the
US To Deploy Extra Troops In The Gulf – No Ground Attack
US President Donald Trump agreed to the request of the commander of the US Central Command (US CENTCOM) to deploy 1500 additional troops in the
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19th of May 2019 Background In September 2008 Israel asked US for green light to bomb nuclear sites in Iran. The US president told Israeli prime minister he
Three Possibilities Behind a Sabotage Operation Against Four Commercial Ships in the Southern Part of the Arabian Gulf
On Sunday, 12th of May 2019, the UAE Foreign Ministry said four commercial ships (two Saudi oil tankers, one Emiriti oil tanker and one Norwegian
Why the US Central Command Deployed Strategic Bombers (B-52) to the Middle East?
11th of May 2019 Four B-52H Stratofortress bombers took off from the Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana to land at the US military base
Will the US Adopt the Least Likely and Most Dangerous Scenario?
10th of May 2019 On September 15, former Israeli defense minister and military chief of staff Moshe “Bogie” Yaalon addressed a Policy Forum at The
RCAST Discussing Global Security Issues, U-Tokyo
On Friday, 19th of April 2019 The University of Tokyo held a workshop entitled “Religion and Global Security in the Changing International Order”. Pr. Satoshi
Yemen Crisis and Four Years of War
Political and Security Development in Yemen On 15th of January 2015, the Houthis raided the house of President Abed Rabbo Hadi Mansour, surrounded the presidential
Rivalry in Syria after the US Withdrawal
The decision to withdraw the US forces from Syria created a new situation for a country suffering from civil war for eight years. The decision
RCAST Security Workshop on “Religion and Global Security in the Changing International Order”
Place：University of Tokyo Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology RCAST Building 3, M2F floor, Seminar room-1 https://www.rcast.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/news/events/page_00049.html?fbclid=IwAR1CLGFocUzHwwd7xq0biU4Vj5z9iMPbQ3ykaVpWiA4BBYk9BEJiexsjVdo Held period：2019/4/19(Fri) 10:30 – 17:30 Workshop agenda
Are Arab alliances back?
On February 16, 1989, eight years after the founding of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a new Arab alliance was established with almost a similar
Israel’s Future Planning In The Middle East
By: Sayed Ghoneim, Major General (Retired) of the Egyptian Armed Forces Forces.For decades, the US has treated the achievement of security for a Jewish homeland
The expansion of BRICS
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, Fellow of Nasser’s Higher Military Academy, IGSDA Chairman Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, KSA, and UAE will become members of BRICS on 01
AFP Sudan war lays bare ‘fault lines’ between capital and periphery
Prof. Marc Lavergne, Emeritus Head Researcher, National Center for Scientific Research, Arab and Mediterranean Studies Dept, University of Tours (France) Sudan’s brutal war has pitted
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Prof. Marc Emeritus Head Researcher, National Center for Scientific Research, Arab and Mediterranean Studies Dept, University of Tours (France) Sous la guerre entre généraux affleurent
The military situation and the extent of the two sides’ control over the land in Sudan
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, Fellow of Nasser’s Higher Military Academy, IGSDA Chairman According to the available open sources and what was reported from our private sources
The status on the ground in Bakhmut today
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, Fellow of Nasser’s Higher Military Academy, IGSDA Chairman Wagner’s forces fight in the heart of Bakhmut and some surrounding areas. – The
A visualization of the blocs and the network of support paths – the Sudanese crisis.
Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, PhD in Political Science, Fellow of Nasser Higher Military Academy, and President of the Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs A
LA MER ROUGE : CONVOITISES ET RIVALITÉS SUR UN ESPACE STRATÉGIQUE
LA MER ROUGE : CONVOITISES ET RIVALITÉS SUR UN ESPACE STRATÉGIQUE Cité futuriste NEOM d’Arabie Séoudite, grand barrage éthiopien de la Renaissance, aménagements touristiques et
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Marc Lavergne Marc Lavergne est directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS, membre du laboratoire CITERES (Equipe monde arabe et méditerranéen) de l’université de Tours. Après