Mohammed Baharoon
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI; Director General, b'huth
Mohammed Baharoon is a non-resident fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute and the director general of b’huth, which he established with Ahmed Al Mansoori in 2002 in Dubai, UAE. Baharoon received his master’s degree in English literature from Texas Tech University in 1995 and his English Major from Kuwait University in 1987. This led to a career in media where he worked as a reporter for Al Arabi Magazine, which was a premier cultural monthly in the Arab world. Baharoon continued his media career as a writer for Al Ittihad newspaper and then as an editor for Gulf Defence Magazine.
Baharoon is also a founding member of the board of the Bussola Institute, a think tank in Brussels that focuses on the changing and emerging aspects of the partnership between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Analysis
Iran Is Attacked, the Gulf Reacts
AGSI explains what Israel’s sudden and massive attack on Iran is likely to mean for Gulf Arab states, Iran, the United States, and global and regional economies.
34 min read
Trump’s MAGA Bid Helps the Gulf Become More Global
President Trump’s Gulf visit has highlighted how the United States can craft a creative policy centered on peace, regional stability, and cooperation.
7 min read
Can the Middle East Help Make America Great Again?
As President-elect Trump returns to the White House, he will find a transformed Gulf region, brimming with confidence and initiative; the best way to tap this energy is to consult the region and take on board the regional perspectives.
5 min read
UAE in BRICS Expansion Amplifies Multialignment Trend
Joining BRICS will epitomize the UAE’s pursuit of strategic autonomy and equidistant ties.
8 min read
UAE-U.S. Relations: What Went Wrong?
The UAE and United States have long enjoyed a steady and strong relationship, but it is now undergoing some stress testing.
Events
May 19, 2025
A Golden Age for U.S.-Gulf Relations? Assessing President Trump’s Middle East Tour
On May 19, AGSI will host a discussion on Trump's visit to the Gulf.
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Dec 10, 2024
How Will Gulf Partners Seek to Manage Relations With Trump 2.0?
On December 10, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the future U.S.-Gulf relations under the incoming Trump administration.
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Oct 16, 2024
Roundtable With Mohammed Baharoon
On October 16, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Mohammed Baharoon moderated by Ambassador William Roebuck on recent developments in the region.
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Sep 26, 2023
BRICS+: Seeking an Alternative World Order?
On September 26, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the potential expansion of BRICS.
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May 4, 2023
Will an Upcoming Summit in Riyadh Cement Assad’s Return to the Arab Fold?
On May 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the normalization of ties between Syria and the Arab world.
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Aug 10, 2022
I2U2: Partnership for the Future or Prisoner of the Past?
On August 10, AGSIW, the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies hosted a discussion on the new quadrilateral forum comprising India, Israel, the UAE, and the United States.
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