Host: Ahmed AlTammar Listen to the podcast & follow: https://linktr.ee/identitycapital --- Support this podcast: https://rb.gy/nu08m Professor Kristian Coates Ulrichsen is a distinguished scholar and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to the field. He currently holds the esteemed position of Fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute at Rice University. Professor Ulrichsen's research is a testament to his dedication and passion for understanding the evolving dynamics of the Gulf region within the global context. Prior to his role at the Baker Institute, he served as an associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House. He was a Senior Gulf Analyst at the Gulf Center for Strategic Studies and co-directed the Kuwait Program on Development, Governance, and Globalization in the Gulf States at the London School of Economics. Professor Ulrichsen's contributions to the academic world are remarkable. He has authored several influential books. His academic excellence extends beyond books, as his articles are on the pages of numerous esteemed journals, such as Global Policy and the Journal of Arabian Studies. With a doctorate in history from the University of Cambridge, and a Bachelor's degree from the University College London; Professor Ulrichsen is a true luminary in the field of Middle Eastern studies, contributing significantly to our understanding of the complex and ever-changing dynamics of the Gulf region and its place in the global order. Kristian LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/kristianulrichsen Kristian's Twitter Page: www.twitter.com/dr_ulrichsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/identitycapital/support