Restoring its Role
European Efforts to Mediate Conflicts in the Middle East
Future for Advanced Research and Studies
Future for Advanced Research and Studies (FARAS) hosted Dr. Christian Koch, Director of the Gulf Research Center in Geneva.
Ongoing Conflict
Obstacles Hindering Short-term Stability in Libya
FARAS hosted Brigadier General Khaled Okasha, Member of Supreme Council to Combat Terrorism and Extremism.
Threats from the Peripheries
What is happening in the Middle East?
Future for Advanced Research and Studies (FARAS) hosted the Egyptian journalist Mr. Imad Eddin Adib, on February 14, 2018.
EU-MENA Relations:
Current Efforts and Potential Attempts to Revive Cooperation
FARAS hosted Mr. Paolo Magri, the Executive Vice President and Director of the Italian Institute for International Political Studies.
New Publication
First Issue of "Future Studies" examines "Fifth-Generation Warfare"
Future for Advanced Research and Studies (FARAS) published the first issue of “Future Studies” in November 2017.
Post-Conflict
Why Negotiations Stumble in the Middle East?
On October 19, 2017, FARAS hosted Dr. Mohammad Qasem al-Hamad in a workshop titled “Why Negotiations Stumble in the Middle East?”
"Confidence Crisis"
What is going on in Washington?
FARAS hosted Dr. Samuel Greene in a workshop on Wednesday October 18, 2017, titled “Confidence Crisis: What is going on in Washington?”
Problem Solving
Workshop - "Using Systems Thinking to Understand Social Phenomena"
On October 12, 2017, FARAS held a workshop titled “Problem Solving: Using Systems Thinking to Understand Social Phenomena.”
Trending Events Issue 22
Future for Advanced Research and Studies in Abu Dhabi published the 22nd issue of its periodical Trending Events for July-August 2017.
Columbia International Affairs Online
FARAS English Assessments on CIAO
FARAS daily English assessments, starting August 2017, are currently accessible on the Columbia University Press-affiliated CIAO.
Counter Terrorism Efforts
US State Department Praises FARAS on its Work on Terrorism
The US State Department 2016 Annual Report on Terrorism recognized the role of FARAS in holding panel discussions on counter-terrorism.
ISIS 2.0
Scenarios Post ISIS Military Defeat in Iraq
FARAS organized a panel discussion entitled "Security Implications: What Will Happen after ISIS Defeat in Iraq?"
Academic Outreach
EBSCOhost featuring Trending Events
Trending Events is currently featured on EBSCOhost database.
The Final Scenario
Prospects of Escalation in Qatar Crisis
FARAS held a workshop on July 13, 2017 titled “the Last Scenario: Prospects of Escalation in the Qatar Crisis.”
Trending Events Issue 21
Open Confrontations and Secret Diplomacy
Future for Advanced Research and Studies has released the 21st issue of the bi-monthly journal "Trending Events."
Multiple Conflicts
Iran in the Face of Internal Transformations and External Challenges
Mr. Mohammad Abbas Nagi discussed the transformations in the Iranian political scene, and the challenges facing Iranian relations.
Returnees
FARAS discusses Terrorism Trends in Europe
The Security Studies Program at FARAS held a workshop discussing foreign fighter returnees and the future of terrorism in Europe.
Academic Dialogue
FARAS hosts Delegation from the Shanghai Institute for International Studies
Future for Advanced Research and Studies (FARAS) hosted a delegation from the Shanghai Institute for International Studies (SIIS).
The Generational Gap
Dr. Saeed Al-Masri discusses the directions of social change in the Arab region
FARAS hosted a lecture titled “Social Change in the Arab Region” delivered by Dr. Saeed Al-Masri, Professor of Sociology.
FARAS in Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
For the third time in a row, FARAS has participated in Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
