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Dr. John Sfakianakis

Dr. John Sfakianakis is the chief economist and head of economic research at the Gulf Research Center.

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Strategic posturing in a multipolar world

US President Donald Trump’s tour of the Gulf was far more than a ceremonial engagement. It was a choreographed exercise in strategic projection: part arms bazaar, part geopolitical theater, and part economic sales mission.

May 17, 2025