RUSI (Qatar) - روسي قطر

Welcome to RUSI(Qatar)

• RUSI(Qatar) conducts research and facilitates dialogue on all matters of defence and security affecting the Gulf, and the broader Middle East region.

• RUSI(Qatar) aims to promote deeper debate between military and security communities about current and future challenges faced and the opportunities for overcoming them.

• RUSI(Qatar) draws expertise from the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies - the world's oldest defence and security think-tank.

News & Press

New team at RUSI Qatar

The new headquarters of RUSI Qatar is pleased to welcome it's new team.

Gulf Security News

This regular bulletin provides a free synopsis of news and analysis relevant to the policy community in the Gulf. To subscribe, email database@rusi.org Read latest here

Publications and Commentary

How the Gulf is Keeping Water Security Fears at Bay

Water scarcity, although a relatively low priority, is still a concern for the Middle Eastern security agenda. Gulf states in particular can lead the way in ensuring that water co-operation replaces the threat of water conflict.

Latest analysis on upheaval in the Middle East

As the Middle East and North Africa continues to undergo significant upheaval, RUSI's network of experts offer incisive analysis of the latest issues.

The Structure of Iranian Politics

Powerful structural forces inside Iran, not individual personalities, have brought Tehran to the brink of confrontation with the international community over its nuclear programme. Hope lies with closer US-Iran contacts – but this will come at the expense of even greater tensions with Britain and Israel.

RUSI Gulf Security News - Latest

This regular bulletin provides a free synopsis of news and analysis relevant to the policy community in the Gulf. It covers a wide range of defence and security issues, alongside commentary and analysis from RUSI experts.