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The Bussola Institute is an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental research institute, established as a bridge to provide better understanding and greater cooperation between the countries of the Gulf and the European Union.
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Past events
8
December 2021 - Wednesday
Cultural & Social
Accelerating the Transformation - Technology, COVID and the Future of Work
30
November 2021 - Tuesday
Cultural & Social
Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones
10
November 2021 - Wednesday
Politics & Security
Pursuing Global Health Security after COVID-19
Latest Research
Economics & Technology, Politics & Security
COVID-19, OIL PRICE CONTRACTION AND ENERGY TRANSITION: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GCC STATES AND EUROPE
This paper explores how the contraction of traditional energy revenues, combined with the effects of combating the variety of challenges posed by COVID-19, are...Read more
March 29, 2021 - Angus Taverner
Politics & Security
AN AGENDA FOR EUROPE-GULF DEFENCE COOPERATION
Whereas US-Gulf military cooperation has been the topic of abundant literature, the role of Europe in supporting the armed forces of the Gulf Cooperation...Read more
January 18, 2021 - Jean-Loup Samaan
Politics & Security
DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR AFRICA: EU AND GCC CONVERGENCES
There exists a growing consensus in the European Union (EU) that its relationship with Africa is of the utmost importance to the bloc’s future, notably in...Read more
December 24, 2020 - Jihan Chara
Economics & Technology
A DETAILED ANATOMY OF EU-GCC TRADE RELATIONS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
This paper describes in detail the current status of trade relations between the EU and GCC and then discusses the future prospects of the trade relationship....Read more
December 15, 2020 - Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli
Politics & Security
DIVERSIFYING RELATIONSHIPS: RUSSIAN POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND ITS IMPACT ON THE GCC
During the last five years, Russia’s relations with the GCC have developed along a largely positive trajectory. Moscow’s decision to leave the OPEC+ agreement...Read more
November 24, 2020 - Dr Nikolay Kozhanov
Economics & Technology
EU AND GCC AVIATION AND TOURISM: FROM A HISTORIC CRISIS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the air travel and tourism industries into their deepest crises in history, with global passenger traffic currently expected...Read more
October 19, 2020 - Dr. Mari LuomiLatest Webinars
Cultural & Social
Accelerating the Transformation - Technology, COVID and the Future of Work
On Wednesday 8 December 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on the future of work.
December 8, 2021
Cultural & Social
Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones
On Tuesday, 30 November 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar entitled "Rebuilding Sustainable Societies - Support for Education in Conflict Zones."
November 30, 2021
Politics & Security
Pursuing Global Health Security after COVID-19
On Wednesday, 10th November, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on Global Health Security.
November 10, 2021
Politics & Security
Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation
On Thursday 7 October 2021, the Bussola Institute held an event entitled “Enhancing Health Security through Multilateral Cooperation”.
October 7, 2021
Politics & Security
Euro-Gulf Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration
On 16 September 2021, the Bussola Institute held an online event entitled "Euro-Gulf Regional Cybersecurity Collaboration."
September 16, 2021
Economics & Technology
Youth Voices and Insights for Addressing Climate Change
On 29 July 2021, the Bussola Institute held a webinar on Youth and Climate Change.
July 29, 2021
Latest Commentary
Saudi’s Call for Flexibility in the Energy Transition
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), which was billed the "last, best hope" to save the planet, was held in Glasgow, United Kingdom, in November 2021....Read more
January 24, 2022Towards a UK-UAE Free Trade Agreement?
While negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have been stalled for several years...Read more
January 18, 2022UAE: Oil Rebound and Economic Growth
As reported previously, the Gulf countries are showing encouraging signs of economic recovery. While the economic diversification drive has helped a...Read more
January 11, 2022Greater Integration and Unity: The New Motto of the GCC
The 42nd Gulf Summit was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in mid-December under the auspices of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who chaired the annual...Read more
December 23, 2021A Workweek Aligned with the West
Have you ever dreamed of a four-and-a-half-day workweek? It is no longer wishful thinking in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Last week, the Emirati authorities...Read more
December 15, 2021A Landmark Visit to Qatar
On December 8th, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Qatar for a diplomatic visit, his third stop in a tour of the Gulf states ahead of a Gulf...Read more
December 13, 2021