The Gulf Studies Symposium (GSS), co-hosted by Gulf International Forum and Georgetown University's Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, will feature workshops across seven themes over two days. We welcome paper abstracts offering fresh insights and perspectives. GSS invites scholars focused on Gulf studies to share their insights and expertise.
We are now accepting abstract submissions for our ten workshops. The workshops will be held April 11-12, 2025 at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Our Vision:
At GSS, our driving ambition is to curate a collection of pioneering publications that not only uphold the highest standards of academic rigor but also shed light on fresh, invigorating perspectives about the nine Gulf states. This symposium represents a confluence of rich histories, current narratives, and forward-looking analysis.
Who Should Submit?
We welcome the diverse voices and opinions that the academic world offers. Whether you are an emerging scholar carving out a niche or a seasoned academic with years of research under your belt, we are eager to hear from you. We particularly value contributions from scholars of varied backgrounds and affiliations, believing that every unique perspective enriches the collective understanding of the Gulf region.
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024
Workshops:
*Youth and Innovation: Leading Social Transformation and National Visions in the Gulf States
Presented in partnership with Qatar Debates Center
Workshop Directors:
Hind Al-Ansari, Fellow, Gulf International Fellow
Mohammad Al-Marri, Lecturer, Qatar University
*Gulf Strategy for Energy Transition
Workshop Directors:
Naji Abi-Aad, Chief Operating Officer, Petroleb
Bill Farren-Price, Head of Gas Research, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
*Navigating Change: Men and Women and the Evolution of Social Contracts in the GCC
Workshop Directors:
Keiko Sakurai, Professor, Waseda University, School of International Liberal Studies
Sumaiya AlWahaibi, Postdoc Researcher on Gulf Feminisms, University of Copenhagen
Abdullah Baabood, Chair of the State of Qatar for Islamic Area Studies and a visiting professor, Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University
*Impact on U.S.-Gulf Relations: The U.S. and the Gulf in an Era of Multipolarity and Global Power Shifts
Presented in partnership with Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Workshop Directors:
Steven Wright, Professor, Hamid Bin Khalifa University
Rory Miller, Professor, Georgetown University, Qatar
*Critical Interdisciplinary Workshop on the Arab Gulf States
Presented in partnership with Qatar University's Gulf Studies Center
Workshop Directors:
Maryam Alkuwari, Director of Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University
Esraa Al-Muftah, Assistant Professor, Qatar University
Sara J. Musaifer, Postdoctoral research associate, NYU Abu Dhabi Social Science Division
Maryam AlHajri, PhD candidate in Sociology, University of Edinburgh
*Public Opinion Analysis in the Arab World: Understanding Societies and Shaping Public Policy
Presented in partnership with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Workshop Directors:
Tarik M. Yousef, Senior fellow and Director, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Amaney A. Jamal, Dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
Yasmina Abouzzohour, Nonresident fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs
*Gulf Foreign Policies in Flux: Drivers, Developments, and Trends
Workshop Directors:
Courtney Freer, Assistant Professor, Emory University
Adel Abdel Ghafar, Fellow and Program Director, Middle East Council on Global Affairs
*Iran-Israeli Rivalry: Impact on the Gulf Region and GCC Countries’ Policies and Strategies
Workshop Directors:
Ali Bakir, Assistant Professor, Qatar University
Kristian Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East, Rice University Institute for Public Policy
*Solutions to the Middle East Conflicts: The Roles of Gulf States and Global Powers
Workshop Directors:
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Tingyi Wang, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
*Beyond Investment and Security: the GCC-Turkey Relations
Workshop Directors:
Hamdullah Baycar, Assistant Professor, Karadeniz Technical University and SETA
Betul Dogan-Akkas, Assistant Professor, Ankara University and BISA
Learn more and apply: https://gulfif.org/app/gss-workshops/#gss_workshop