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Gulf Futures Forum

2022 - March 09

The Looming Iranian Threat: Mitigating Risk & Preventing Crisis

About the Conference

Gulf Futures Forum

In recent months the Middle East has experienced an uptick in tensions ranging from Iranian-led cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, increased maritime attacks, and sponsorship of terrorist proxies across the region spilling over to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Iran’s fostering of extremist ideology will undoubtedly continue unabated as Iran progresses in its nuclear capabilities.

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Ambiguity over sanctions exists as while the Biden administration seeks to revive the nuclear deal the US continues to impose a degree of sanctions on Iran.

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All the while, Iran is attracting investments and increasing trade with Asia enabling Iran’s nuclear ambitions to continue unabated.

Join a unique setting of policymakers, military representatives, security & diplomatic officials as well as regional specialists to gain proprietary information, contextualize intelligence and ultimately mitigate risk across the Middle East.​

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Session 1 & Session 2
Welcome Introduction - 09:00-09:10 & Keynote Speech- 09:10-09:30

The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis on the Future of Gulf Security

The UAE's Strategic Interests

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Speakers:
Barak M. Seener - Geopolitics

Barak M. Seener

CEO OF STRATEGIC INTELLIGENTIA

Session 3
Keynote Speech - 09:30-10:00

Bahrain, Israel & the Abrahamic Accords

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Speakers:
Barak M. Seener - Geopolitics

Barak M. Seener

CEO OF STRATEGIC INTELLIGENTIA

Session 4
10:00 - 11:00

Confrontation or Cooperation? The EU's Rapidly Changing Foreign Policy & Its Impact on Gulf States

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Speakers:
Barak M. Seener - Geopolitics

Barak M. Seener

CEO OF STRATEGIC INTELLIGENTIA

Session 5
11:00 - 12:00

Iran's Nuclear & Regional Aspirations

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Speakers:
Gulf Futures Forum - Ebtesam Al-Ketbi

DR. EBTESAM AL KETBI

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MAJOR GEN. (RES) YAAKOV AMIDROR

Olli Heinonen

OLLI HEINONEN

Session 6
12:00 - 13:00

The Impact of Iran's Regional Strategy on Gulf Security

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Speakers:
Norman Roule - Gulf Futures Forum 2022 Geopolitical Summit

NORMAN ROULE

Gulf Futures Forum - Ebtesam Al-Ketbi

DR. EBTESAM AL KETBI

Eran Lerman - Gulf Futures Forum 2022 Geopolitical Summit

MAJOR GENERAL (RES) DR. ERAN LERMAN

Session 7
Fireside Chat - 13:00 - 14:00

Risks to Maritime & Energy Security

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Speakers:
Joesph Votel - Geopolitical Summit - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

GENERAL (RET.) JOSEPH VOTEL

Kevin Donegal - Gulf Futures Forum fireside chat 2022

VICE ADMIRAL (RET.) KEVIN DONEGAN

Session 8
14:00 - 15:00

The Risks to Cybersecurity

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Speakers:
Kevin Donegal - Gulf Futures Forum fireside chat 2022

VICE ADMIRAL (RET.) KEVIN DONEGAN

Bryan Ware - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

Bryan Ware

Session 9
15:00 - 16:00

Geopolitical Dimensions to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Speakers:
Yossi Kuperwasser

BRIGADIER GENERAL (RES) YOSSI KUPERWASSER

The Gulf Futures Forum 2022 Ilan Berman

DR. ILAN BERMAN

Jonathan Schanzer

DR. JONATHAN SCHANZER

H.E Dr. Ali Al Nuaim

H.E DR. ALI AL NUAIMI

Session 10
16:00 - 17:00

The Future of the JCPOA & Impact on Iran's Regional Calculus

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Speakers:
Dennis Ross - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

AMB. DENNIS ROSS

Mark Dubowitz - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

MARK DUBOWITZ

Elliott Abrams

THE HON. ELLIOTT ABRAMS

Session 11
17:00 - 18:00

US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Risks to Security & Trade in the Gulf

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Speakers:
Dr. Dov Zakheim - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

HON. DOV ZAKHEIM

RICHARD KEMP

Michael Clarke - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

PROF. MICHAEL CLARKE

Breakout Session 1
10:00 - 11:00

Can faith stabilise risk?

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Hosts:
St-Johns

RABBI YONI GOLKER

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IMAM QARI MUHAMMAD ASIM MBE

Breakout Session 2
11:00 - 12:00

Risks to Infrastructure & Supply Chains Across the Gulf in the ESG Era

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Hosts:
Oliver Cornock - - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

OLIVER CORNOCK

Breakout Session 3 & 4
12:00 - 13:00 & 13:00 - 14:00

Not Business as Usual? Europe, Iran & the Gulf

Geopolitical Scenarios of Gulf Investment Flows

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Hosts:
St-Johns

RABBI YONI GOLKER

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IMAM QARI MUHAMMAD ASIM MBE

Breakout Session 5 & 6
14:00 - 15:00 & 15:00 - 16:00

The Future of Global Intelligence Technologies: CAST System

Security Risks to the Future of Economic Diversification In the Gulf & the Impact of US-Saudi Strategic Ties: 2025

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Hosts:
Evoke International - Strategic Communications Marketing Agency Dubai

Leah Tedrow

Ryan Bohl - Gulf Futures Forum 2022

RYAN BOHL

Breakout Session 7
17:00 - 18:00

The Market Implications Of An Oil Shock: How Will Energy Transition & Investors Position In A New Geopolitical Era?

Hosts:
St-Johns

RABBI YONI GOLKER

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IMAM QARI MUHAMMAD ASIM MBE

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Gulf Futures Forum 2022

The Looming Iranian Threat: Mitigating Risk & Preventing Crisis

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