European–Arab relations amid shifting trade and security alignments
How new coalitions, economic corridors, and regional priorities are reshaping the institutional dialogue.
An independent European platform منصة أوروبية مستقلة
Clarity for a world
in strategic motion.
CERAX connects rigorous policy analysis with discreet diplomatic dialogue—reading the forces beneath events across Europe, the Arab world, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf.
EUROPE · ARAB WORLD · 2027
The Situation Room · غرفة المتابعة الاستراتيجية
What decision-makers are watching now.
Updated editorial agenda · Global outlook
Maritime security beyond the immediate crisis cycle
A strategic reading of ports, sea lanes, deterrence, and the diplomatic architecture surrounding them.
Energy transitions and the new geography of strategic investment
Where Gulf capital, European industry, and long-term energy security increasingly converge.
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A concise decision-grade paper for diplomatic and institutional audiences.
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The Europe–Gulf strategic corridor: from transactional ties to shared resilience
This briefing examines how trade, energy, defence, technology, and diplomatic coordination are creating a deeper architecture between Europe and the Gulf—and where institutional gaps remain.
12 minute readPolicy paperEurope · Gulf
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Five strategic wings · الأجنحة الاستراتيجية
Where CERAX concentrates its institutional work.
Each programme is conceived as a dedicated chamber of expertise—connected to common regional and policy priorities.
01
European–Arab Strategic Affairs
Diplomacy, institutions, partnerships, and the long arc of shared regional interests.
02
Counter-Extremism & Political Islam
Independent analysis of ideological movements, radicalisation, and policy responses.
03
Mediterranean & Gulf Security Diplomacy
Security dynamics, maritime priorities, and diplomatic confidence-building.
04
Political Economy & Energy Markets
The strategic intersection of capital, trade, energy, resources, and state power.
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Diplomatic Dialogue & Track 1.5/2
Discreet channels where officials, experts, and institutions can test ideas safely.
The Map Room · قاعة الخرائط
Regions read through their strategic connections.
CERAX does not treat regions as isolated desks. Our work follows the corridors that link diplomacy, security, energy, trade, and political change.
01EuropePolicy & institutions
02Middle East & North AfricaDiplomacy & security
03The GulfEnergy & capital
04The MediterraneanMaritime connections
Flagship platform
The Diplomatic House
CERAX’s platform for discreet Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogue—designed for serious exchange beyond public positioning, with clear rules of confidentiality and institutional independence.
Enter the Diplomatic House →FormatClosed-door roundtables
ParticipantsOfficials, experts & institutions
PurposeUnderstanding before agreement
Roundtables & dialogues · الموائد المستديرة والحوارات
Convening dialogue where public decisions take shape.
Flagship dialogue · Invitation only
Europe and the Gulf: building strategic confidence beyond crisis management
Securing Mediterranean trade and energy corridors
Political Islam in Europe: evidence, policy, and public trust
Sovereign investment and the future of Europe–Arab partnerships
Regional risk outlook for diplomatic missions
Experts & Council · الخبراء والمجلس
Institutional experience, independent judgment.
CERAX brings together diplomats, policymakers, economists, legal minds, and regional specialists.
Diplomacy & Security
Senior expertise in European, transatlantic, and regional affairs.
Council expertise
Political Economy
Markets, investment, sovereign capital, and the international political economy.
Research expertise
Security Studies
Extremism, ideological movements, resilience, and strategic risk.
Programme expertise
Energy & Foresight
Energy markets, transitions, technology, and long-range scenario analysis.
Advisory expertise