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Zaid M. Belbagi
Zaid M. Belbagi

Zaid M. Belbagi is a government communications expert with experience in providing strategic advice in the Gulf. Belbagi is a graduate of the Oxford University Foreign Service Programme (OUFSP), having earned a Masters degree in diplomatic studies from St. Antony's College, Oxford. A commentator on Gulf affairs, he is a fellow at the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) and formerly a visiting scholar at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS). He regularly appears on TV.

A gathering of Kings

In the din and bustle of US-GCC summit, many didn’t notice the 'other summit' which was equally, if not more important...

 Has the Shahada really become fair game?

Political satire can surely be depicted without involving the Shahada. Such casual racism cannot be allowed to stand...

 The Kohinoor: Diamonds are forever?

Much attention has been given to a group of influential Indian personalities who are planning a legal bid to have the UK return the Kohinoor diamond to India. A sensitive subject at the best of times,...

 Imperialism is no solution to the Mideast's disorder

Many of the region’s most critical issues are directly linked to colonial policy...

 Should a Gulf lobby be in the works?

The GCC states have yet to formalize their influence on international politics and economics...

 Yemen crisis: a full-time joint GCC force is a priority

Last night, the Royal Saudi Armed Forces put Operation Decisive Storm into action...

 Why Europe needs Germany and Asia needs Japan

In an international system, the U.S. can no longer shoulder the entire burden of keeping the peace...