Senior Researcher and Consultant| MENA region and Global | Reports and Analyses| Teaching| Founder of London-based Global East-West for Research and PublishingExperience2022 to the present: Independent researcher/consultant (based in London).2020 – 2021: Director of the Gulf Future Center (London).2019 – 2021: Non-resident Senior Fellow and academic adviser at : Hangzhou’s Center for International Economic Cooperation (Charigo), Beijing’s Center for China and Globalization, Hangzhou’s Sino-European Center, and Shanghai University for International Studies’ Sino-Arab Cooperation Center.2013 – 2019: Researcher and Consultant at the Diplomatic Institute, Doha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.2011-2013: Associate Researcher, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (Doha), Qatar.2009 – 2011: Researcher at the Sorbonne University’s Centre for Contemporary Oriental Studies ( Paris 3.)1981 – 2019: Journalist, commentator, political analyst, and daily or weekly columnist (Arabic and English).Workplaces:1990 – 2011: Al-Arab newspaper (London until 2007), and several media outlets in the Arab world, Europe, the United States, and China, such as: “Beijing Review” (Beijing), CNTV and CGTN (Beijing), “Al-Sharq Al-Awsat” newspaper (London), ” Awan” (Kuwait), The Gulf Today (Sharjah, UAE), Arab News (Jeddah, KSA), Middle East Intelligence Bulletin (New York, USA), Media Monitors Network (California), Palestine Chronicle (Seattle), Middle East Online (London). Realites magazine, Al-Sahafa newspaper, and Al-Amal newspaper (Tunisia).1979 -1981: He worked in the Lebanese press and publishing houses as a writer, translator and in-house editor (Beirut).Academic degrees PhD in Sociology, Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2009. MA in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Studies, Sorbonne University (Paris 3), Very honourable. 2005. Professorship (Maitrise) in English Language, Literature and Civilisation, Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2005. Professorship (Maitrise) in Arabic Language, Literature and Civilisation from the Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2004.Scholarly Publications:(1) Books What is Happiness? An Essay on the Infinite Ways to Find Lasting Joy. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023). Qatar’s Options Following Al-Ula Summit: Correct Mistakes or Reproduce the Crisis? (Arabic). Noon publishing in cooperation with the Gulf Future Center ( London – Paris 2021 ). Ebook. Qatar in Think Tanks and Regional and International Organisations: Qatar in The Eyes of Others Series (2013-2020). Part Three: 2015. (E-Book Published in the USA, June 2021). Arabic. Qatar in Think Tanks and Regional and International Organisations: Qatar in The Eyes of Others Series (2013-2020) Part Two: 2014. (E-Book Published in the USA, June 2021). Arabic. Qatar in Think Tanks and Regional and International Organisations: Qatar in The Eyes of Others Series (2013-2020) Part One: 2013. (E-Book Published in the USA, June 2021). Arabic. The Fifth Column: Islamist objectives in the twenty-first century. Invasion of the West and China. The Gulf Future Center’s Papers (London: 2021). Ebook. Arabic. Revolution, Democracy and Terrorism: Challenges Facing the Arabs. The Gulf Future Center’s Papers ( London 2021). E-book. Arabic. Leadership’s Involvement In Institutional Excellence: Empowerment, Anticipation, Creativity. Noon Publishing (Paris 2020). Ebook. Arabic. The Apparent Chinese Paradox. Chapter in the collective book “The Syrian Crisis.” Springer (2020). Geopolitical Shifts in the Triangle: The United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and China. Chapter in the collective book: “Handbook On China and Globalization. ” Edward Elgar House (London: 2019), in collaboration with the Center for China and Globalization, Beijing. Negotiation and Bargaining. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018). Ebook. Arabic. Inventing The Middle East. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Ebook. Arabic. U.S. Policy and the Arab-Muslim World: The Understanding Abyss. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Ebook. Arabic. On China And the Arabs. With Dr Gafar Karar Ahmed. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Chatting With My Chinese Friend, KRPC Publications (Paris: 2016). Conservative Revolution and Other Essays, KRPC/Middle East Studies, Paris (Paris: 2015 ). Diplomacy and Conflict: Policy Analyses. Middle-East-Studies/KRPC, (Paris: 2015 ). Policy Analyses: 2002-2003 (Arabic) Volume 1. KRPC (Paris: 2015). The Political Algebra of Global Value Change: General Models and Implications for the Muslim World. With Arno Tausch, and Almas Heshmati. Nova Science (New York: 2014). Middle East Studies in the USA after 9/11(Arabic): Shaping American Perceptions. Nama Centre for Research and Studies (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 2013). Arabic. U.S.- Saudi Love-Hate Story. A Middle East Studies Book. Charleston, S.C. USA. (2013). Power Revolving Doors: The Shaping of American Perception of Middle East Studies. A Middle East Studies Book. (Charleston, S.C. USA. ) L’administration Bush au Moyen-Orient. (French). Middle East Books ( Paris: 2013). Arab Spring, The New Middle East in the Making. CS/A Middle East Studies Book. (Charleston, S.C. USA. 2012). The Bush II Years in the Middle East (2000-2008) A case study in the sociology of international relations. Middle East Books (Paris – South Carolina: 2012). Diplomacy versus Transparency and Risk Society. Chapter in a collective book: The WikiLeaks Phenomenon: Media and Politics Controversy Between the Virtual and the Real. Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. (Doha-Beirut: 2012) . Arabic. Post-Kemalist Politics in Turkey. Chapter in a collective book: The Arabs and Turkey: Present Challenges and Future Bets. The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (Doha-Beirut: 2012). Arabic. Muslims: Nightmare or Strength for Europe? With Arnaud Tausch. L’Harmattan (Paris: 2011). French. Where is Saudi Arabia Headed? (French), L’Harmattan (Paris: 2006). Post – Saddam in Iraq, (French), L’Harmattan (Paris: 2005 ). The Eagle and the Borders: Prolegomenon to a Critique of the Arab Political Reality. Al-Nawras publishing (Tunisia: 1989). Arabic. International Balance From Cold War to Détente. Addar Al-Arabiyya (Tunisia: 1985). Arabic.Literary Works Poetry and Mandalas: Colours of Meditation, Global East-West, London, December 2022. The Invisible Bride: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 6), Global East-West, London, January 2023. Party’s Gone? Patria too: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 5), Global East-West, London, November 2022. The Muslim Brothelhood in the Bastille: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 4), Global East-West, London, October 2022. Couvolution and Cooks’ Conspiracy: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 3), Global East-West, London, October 2022. James Bond in Jail: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 2), Global East-West, London, September 2022. The Arrival: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 1), Global East-West, London, September 2022. Le secret de Marie.(French Novel) N-Editions. Paris, 2018. Une affaire d’honneur. (French Novel) N-Editions, Paris, 2018. 4 X 4 : Le tueur frappera quatre fois. (French Novel) N-Editions, Paris 2018. The Seabook (Arabic Poetry) N-Publishing, Paris, 2018. Confessions of Blood-Wanted Ahmad (Poetry), KRPC-USA, 2017, (Bilingual: Arabic-English). Shaman Show (Poetry), KRPC- USA, 2017, (Bilingual: Arabic-English). Couscous Connexion (French Novel), KRPC, Paris, 2016. Meurtre au Futuroscope(French Novel), KRPC, Paris, 2016(French). Seven Pillars of Madness (Arabic Novel), N-Publishing, 2018 (Second Edition). Maison arabe du livre, Tunis, 1983 (First Edition.) Noon,(Arabic Novel), Demeter, Tunis. (First edition 1982). 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