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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
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Ibrahim Al-Sheikh

Academic & Researcher, Bahrain

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He is an academic and researcher specializing in Gulf affairs, focusing on analyzing political and media transformations in the region, with particular attention to the role of political communication in shaping public opinion and influencing policymaking. He combines academic insight with applied research expertise to better understand the dynamics of regional and international relations connected to the Gulf.

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Articles

Gulf Confederation: From Cooperation to a Shared Destiny
In a period marked by both regional challenges and broader geopolitical realignments, Gulf Cooperation Council is increasingly focused on repositioning the Gulf within the international order.
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh
To Protect Its Strategic Interests, the Gulf Must Form a More Cohesive Bloc 
As war reshapes the regional order, Gulf states must choose between fragmented responses and deeper coordination to secure their collective interests.
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh

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