2025-01-30T14:20:36-08:00 2022-12-31 541922351 ASK International 4433R Brookfield Corporate Dr Ste R Chantilly VA 20151 990 2022-01-01 831140726 GULF INTERNATIONAL FORUM INC GULF 2029677900 1717 K STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20006 DANIA THAFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2029677900 2023-11-13 true true Roger Guilliams P00232096 7038933448 2025-01-30 2022 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X DANIA THAFER 1717 K ST NW NO 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 493717 false X N/A X 2018 DC TO ENHANCE PEACE, PROGRESS SECURITY, AND STABILITY IN THE GULF AND GREATER MIDDLE EAST REGION 5 4 4 5 0 0 145000 91025 310826 402692 0 8559 0 464385 493717 0 0 384661 323708 0 47493 108172 151195 492833 474903 -28448 18814 21436 46445 102949 559 -81513 45886 X Gulf International Forum strives to be the primary source of credible analysis on the region. Our mission revolves around enhancing understandings; engaging in free dialogue; and promoting independent thinking by building awareness and contributing to the accumulation of knowledge on the Gulf. GIF focuses on political, economic, mass communications, social, and security issues for the nine regional states: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Through various educational platforms that promote research, analysis, and dialogue, GIF aspires to encourage objective intellectual debates that inform interested audiences. false false 134329 0 142380 Public Panels Regularly Held Timely Panel Events: Our events in 2022 examined the de-escalation of conflicts in the region between different Gulf states, and between U.S. and Iran. We also discussed Bidens foreign policy with the GCC states, the energy and economic policies of the Gulf states, gender and societal issues, and elections in the Gulf region. Additionally we discussed the Ukraine war and Yemen War. We addressed Soft Power of the Gulf states. Our events audience exceeded 15,000 viewers on Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, while our 22 virtual panels received 15,000 guests from all over the world. Our events have attracted academics, diplomats, policymakers, students, investors, and other audiences with interest in the Gulf and in U.S.-Gulf relations. 76343 0 80920 Publications & Analysis In 2022, the Forum published 141 commentaries, a 9% increase from the previous year. Our analysis covered timely topics and chronic challenges for the Gulf states. Our commentaries conformed to the Forums seven research themes: Defense and Security, Politics and Governance, U.S.-Gulf Policy, Economy and Innovation, Energy policy, Geopolitics, and Society. Publications covered a wide variety of topics related our seven research themes which include Defense & Security; Society; Politics & Governance; U.S.-Gulf Policy; Economy & Innovation; Energy Policy; and Geopolitics. In addition to pieces written by GIF, the forum also dedicates its publication space to non-affiliated scholars of the Gulf region and encourages them to freely present their ideas about major issues concerning our area of focus. 46785 0 49590 Women, Peace and Security in the Gulf with U.S. State Department Mission to NATO Through a series of closed roundtables, a public panel discussion, and a report aimed at the security and defense community of NATO members and partner countries we researched the status of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the nine Gulf states (the six GCC states, Iran, Iraq and Yemen). During the programs period, the Forum met the set objectives: 1) fostering a better understanding of how to generate greater participation from women in the field of security; 2) exploring how women can better contribute to peacebuilding efforts; and 3) analyzing and discussing best practices on the role of women in current and recent Gulf regional security issues. The project and its report provided analysis about opportunity and challenges facing womens participation in the peacebuilding, defense, and security sectors. The projects report concluded with a set of policy recommendations for Gulf states and NATO partners. The program aimed to influence, in both the short and long term, important decision-makers and opinion shapers to elevate the perspectives and skillsets of women in the international security sector. 32123 0 34050 Leadership Programs The Forum strives to improve understanding of the Gulf region and contribute to the accumulation of knowledge on the Gulf. Therefore, we believe in the importance of connecting with young professionals and students who seek to be involved and informed about this dynamic region, which remains critical to U.S. foreign policy interests across the globe. The Leadership Program is designed to train and encourage students and academic cadres to pursue scholarship related to the Gulf and publish their research. 80004 0 84800 Special Conversation and Expert Interview Series The Forum continued its Special Conversastions and Expert Interview program, where it interviewed several practitioners, dignitaries, and leading experts on economic, political, and social issues of the Gulf region. 10333 0 10952 Podcast Program In 2022 we continued our efforts to broaden our outreach to a larger audience through our Gulf International Forums Majlis podcast. In 2022 we published 14 episodes covering various topics about the regions political, economic, security and social affairs. The number of listeners to our podcast in the U.S., the Gulf region, and Europe grew by 111 percent in 2022. 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