Albert Vidal
Contributor
Albert Vidal is a Fulbright scholar and an MA student in Arab studies at Georgetown University.
Analysis
Qatar Embarks on Major Naval Expansion
Qatar’s naval expansion will give it new amphibious, air defense, and anti-ship capabilities, but the country will face challenges to fully man its naval platforms exclusively with Qataris, given the country’s small population.
A New Chapter for UAE Defense Procurement?
Strategic autonomy and technology transfers take center stage in a shifting UAE procurement policy.
Drones, AI, and Task Force 59: A Solution for the UAE Navy’s Lack of Manpower
Unmanned systems and artificial intelligence could help bridge the manpower gap in Gulf navies and provide new opportunities for the United States and its partners to maintain maritime security.
