As the Gulf states were not key belligerents in the Arab-Israeli wars, they have received far less research and media attention in the conflict. However, the Gulf states have played a role throughout the history of the dispute and the conflict has had an impact on the Gulf states. Moreover, in recent years Saudi Arabia and Qatar have emerged as active players in mediation efforts. The seminar will examine the evolving historic role of the Gulf states in the conflict.
Event details
Speaker: Suliman Al-Atiqi, University of Oxford
Chair: Dr Courtney Freer, LSE Kuwait Programme
Date: Tuesday 28 February 2017
Time: 16.30-18:00
Location: Room 9.04, 9th floor, Tower 2, Clement's Inn, LSE
Event Hashtag: #LSEKuwait
Attendance: This event is free and open to all, however registration is necessary. Registration will open a few weeks before the event.
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Speaker
Suliman Al-Atiqi is a PhD Candidate at St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and a researcher on the GCC states. He is the Committee Chairman of the Oxford Gulf & Arabian Peninsula Studies Forum and the Managing Editor of its journal, Gulf Affairs. Suliman previously served as an analyst for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) where he led the 'Barriers and Opportunities at the Base of the Pyramid' research program and report. He holds an MA in Psychology from Columbia University specializing in social and political psychology, and an MA in International Affairs from Florida State University specializing in international relations and the GCC region..