Name: Hichem Karoui

Nationality: French (Tunisian Born)

Profession: Social Scientist, Researcher, Political Analyst, and Consultant.          

Highest Degree: PhD from The Sorbonne University (Paris III).

Discipline: Sociology.

Research Interests: Social theory. Sociology of Diplomacy and International Relations.

Elites, Conflicts and Power Building. Islam. China, USA, Russia. Arab World.

Languages used at work: Arabic, French, and English.

Work

Senior Affiliate Researcher at London Dialogue (since July 2026).

Visiting Researcher at CARC Shanghai International Studies University (Permanent).

2026: Political Editor at “Réalités” magazine (Tunisia).

2025:  Free-lance Columnist.

2023: Research Director and Editor at Global East-West For Studies and Publishing (London).

2019- 2023: Researcher and Consultant for “Underscore Media.” (Based in the UK).

January 2020 – October 2022: Executive Director of the Gulf Futures Center (London).

From 2017 : Non-resident Senior Fellow  at China-Arab Research Center For Reform and Development(CARC), Shanghai University for International Studies. (Permanent).

Non-resident Senior Fellow and academic adviser for :

• Center for International Economic Cooperation (Beijing),
• Center for China and Globalization, (Beijing),
• Sino-European Center, (Hangzhou).

 

2013 – 2019: Consultant at the Diplomatic Institute, Doha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

2011-2013: Associate Researcher, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (Doha), Qatar.

2009 – 2011:  Researcher at the Sorbonne University’s Centre for Contemporary Oriental Studies (Paris 3.)

•   Editor of a trilingual peer-reviewed academic journal in cooperation with the Director of the Centre and several research professors in France and abroad. ( 6 quarterly issues were published): Middle East Studies. ISSN: 2109-9618.

 

Journalism

From Sept. 2025: Columnist for London-based Al Arab Daily.

1980 – 2019: Journalist, commentator, Editor-in-Chief, political analyst, and daily or weekly columnist (Arabic and English).

Workplaces:     Al-Arab newspaper (London, 1993 until 2007), and several media outlets in the Arab world, Europe, the United States, and China, such as: “Beijing Review” (Beijing), CNTV and CGTN (Beijing), “Al-Sharq Al-Awsat” newspaper (London),  ” Awan” (Kuwait), The Gulf Today (Sharjah, UAE), Arab News, Al Madina ( KSA), Middle East Intelligence Bulletin (New York, USA), Media Monitors Network (California), Palestine Chronicle (Seattle), Middle East Online (London). Realites magazine, Al-Sahafa newspaper, and Al-Amal newspaper (Tunisia). Al-Mouqif al-Arabi, Alliwa and As-Safir (Beirut).

 

 

Academic degrees

 

• PhD in Sociology, Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2009.
• MA in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Studies, Sorbonne University (Paris 3), Very Good. 2005.
• Maitrise (Master 1) in English Language, Literature and Civilisation, Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very Good. 2005.
• Maitrise (Master 1) in Arabic Language, Literature and Civilisation from the Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very Good. 2004.

 

 

Teaching Qualifications

(From the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, in France)

 

2010: Senior lecturer (associate professor: Maitre de conference) in section 19: sociology.

2011: Senior lecturer (associate professor: Maitre de conference) in section 15: Arabic studies.

 

 

Scholarly Publications:

(1) Author or co-author of the following books:

 

1. Aman and Empire: Diplomacy, Treaties, and the Rise of Early Islam (570–661 CE). Global East-West For Studies & Publishing (2026).
2. The UAEs’ Strategy in the Sahel: Resource Extraction, Proxy Wars And The Destabilisation Of North Africa. Global East-West For Studies & Publishing (2026).
3. Beyond Petrodollars: Forging The Saudi-China Century. Global East-West For Studies & Publishing (2026).
4. Sino-Iranian Nexus: Forging A Multipolar Middle East. Global East-West For Studies & Publishing (2026).
5. Issues in Contemporary Diplomacy (In Arabic, English and French) in collaboration with the Diplomatic Institute of Qatar (MOFA), prefaced by Amb. Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Hurr (2025-2026): The Art of Diplomacy;  Diplomacy and Human Rights;  Track II Diplomacy.
6. Fatimid Horizons From Ifriqiya to Cairo: The Shiite Legacy Within Arab Heritage, Global East-West For Studies & Publishing (2026).
7. The Abraham Accords and the Marginalisation of the Palestinians: A Critical Analysis Of A Toxic Effect. (April 2026).
8. Operation Ajax: The Secret War For Iran And The Roots Of Western Rage, Global East-West For Studies & Publishing (2026).
9. The Captive Superpower: How Lobbying Subverted America’s Foreign Policy, Global East-West, London, 2025.
10. Breaking The Wall Of Silence: How New History Challenges Israel’s Narrative, Global East-West, London, 2025.
11. The Two Wests: How The Empire Betrayed the Enlightenment, Global East-West, London, 2025.
12. The Strait of Hormuz Gambit: Global Energy Security in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil, by: Hichem Karoui and GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2025.
13. The Gulf and the War Against Iran, Global East-West, London, 2025.
14. Geopolitical Chess: The West’s Desperation And Russia’s Strategic Response. By: Hichem Karoui and GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2025.
15. The Sociology of International Relations: Power, Culture and Change.
16. La sociologie des relations internationales: pouvoir, culture et changement. GEW. London. 2025.
17. Tribal Histories and Social Structures in the Gulf. . Global East-West. London. 2025.
18. Shadows of Empire: Colonial Legacies and the Birth of Modern Gulf States. Global East-West. London. 2025.
19. Cultural Exchange And Influence of The Gulf. Global East-West. London. 2025.
20. Tech Ambassadors: Bridging Governments and Silicon Valley. Global East-West 2024.
21. Navigating Uncertainty: The Future of Global Governance and Influence. Global East-West 2024.
22. Researching Society: An Introduction To Sociological Method. Global East-West 2024.
23. What Is Society? A Course Textbook. Global East-West 2024.
24. What Is Sociology About? Key Concepts for Students and Teachers. Global East-West 2024.
25. The Power Of Small States: Diplomacy In The Global Arena. Global East-West 2024.
26. France’s Arab Policy: From De Gaulle to Macron. Global East-West (London: 2024).
27. Breaking the Veil: Unmasking Stigma Against Islam in the West. Global East-West. (London: 2024).
28. The Evolution of Qatari Foreign Policy. Global East-West (London: 2024).
29. The French Sociological Tradition: Essential Thinkers and Theories. Global East-West (London: 2024).
30. About Albert Camus: The Man Behind the Myth. Global East-West (London: 2024).
31. De la Revolution au Renouveau. Global East-West(London: 2024).
32. Angry Africa: A Study on Post-Colonialism and How “France-Afrique” Policy Led to Anti-French Coups. Global East-West (London: 2024).
33. The Invisible Hand: Uncovering the Deep State’s Control Over Government. Global East-West (London: 2024).
34. The Right To Resist: Zionism and Fascism. Global East-West (London: 2023).
35. Children of Gaza: Requiem For a Civilisation In Decline. Global East-West (London: 2023).
36. I Have The Time. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023).
37. Treatise On Self-Improvement: Unlock Your Potential. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023).
38. What is Happiness? An Essay on the Infinite Ways to Find Lasting Joy. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023).
39. Leadership’s Involvement In Institutional Excellence: Empowerment, Anticipation, Creativity. Noon Publishing (Paris 2020). Ebook. Arabic.
40. The Apparent Chinese Paradox. Chapter in the collective book “The Syrian Crisis.” Springer (2020).
41. Geopolitical Shifts in the Triangle: The United States, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and China. Chapter in the collective book: “Handbook On China and Globalization . ” Edward Elgar House ( London: 2019), in collaboration with the Center for China and Globalization, Beijing.
42. Negotiation and Bargaining. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018). Ebook. Arabic.
43. Inventing The Middle East. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Ebook. Arabic.
44. S. Policy and the Arab-Muslim World: The Understanding Abyss. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Ebook. Arabic.
45. On China And the Arabs. With Dr Gafar Karar Ahmed. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ).
46. Chatting With My Chinese Friend, KRPC Publications (Paris: 2016).
47. Conservative Revolution and Other Essays, KRPC/Middle East Studies, Paris (Paris: 2015).
48. Diplomacy and Conflict: Policy Analyses. Middle-East-Studies/KRPC, (Paris: 2015 ).
49. Policy Analyses: 2002-2003 (Arabic) Volume 1. KRPC (Paris: 2015).
50. The Political Algebra of Global Value Change: General Models and Implications for the Muslim World. With Arno Tausch, and Almas Heshmati. Nova Science (New York: 2014).
51. Middle East Studies in the USA after 9/11: Shaping American Perceptions. Nama Centre for Research and Studies (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 2013). Arabic.
52. S.- Saudi Love-Hate Story. A Middle East Studies Book. Charleston, S.C. USA. (2013).
53. Power Revolving Doors: The Shaping of American Perception of Middle East Studies. A Middle East Studies Book. (Charleston, S.C. USA.  )
54. L’administration Bush au Moyen-Orient. (French). Middle East Books ( Paris: 2013).
55. Arab Spring, The New Middle East in the Making. CS/A Middle East Studies Book. (Charleston, S.C. 2012).
56. The Bush II Years in the Middle East (2000-2008) A case study in the sociology of international relations. Middle East Books (Paris – South Carolina: 2012).
57. Diplomacy versus Transparency and Risk Society. Chapter in a collective book: The WikiLeaks Phenomenon: Media and Politics Controversy Between the Virtual and the Real. Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. (Doha-Beirut: 2012) . Arabic.
58. Post-Kemalist Politics in Turkey. Chapter in a collective book: The Arabs and Turkey: Present Challenges and Future Bets. The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (Doha-Beirut: 2012). Arabic.
59. Muslims: Nightmare or Strength for Europe? With Arnaud Tausch. L’Harmattan (Paris: 2011). French.
60. Where is Saudi Arabia Headed? (French), L’Harmattan (Paris: 2006).
61. Post – Saddam in Iraq, (French), L’Harmattan (Paris: 2005 ).
62. The Eagle and the Borders: Prolegomenon to a Critique of the Arab Political Reality. Al-Nawras publishing (Tunisia: 1989). Arabic.
63. International Balance From Cold War to Détente. Addar Al-Arabiyya (Tunisia: 1985). Arabic.

 

(2) Research Director and Editor of the following books:

 

1. The Political Playbook: Game Theory for Predicting Elections, Policies, and Power. GEW Intelligence Unit (Hichem Karoui, Editor) : Global East-West, London, 2026.
2. The Shi’i Mirror: Islam, Power, and Identity in Iran from Conquest to Revolution and Beyond. By: GEW Social Sciences Group. Global East-West, London, 2026.
3. Hans Morgenthau And The Dynamics Of Global Power. By: GEW Social Sciences Group. Global East-West, London, 2026.
4. Gulf Glamour: Female Luxury Consumption In The Gulf. By: GEW Social Sciences Group. Global East-West, London, 2026.
5. Talcott Parsons and the Quest for Social System. By: GEW Social Sciences Group. Global East-West, London, 2026.
6. Ibn Rushd (Averroes): Reason, Faith, and the Perennial Philosophy. By: GEW Humanities Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
7. Hegel: A First Encounter With The Absolute. By: GEW Humanities Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
8. The Enduring Genius of Iranian Civilization. By: GEW Social Sciences and Humanities Group. Global East-West, London, 2026.
9. A Practical Guide To Understanding Kant. By: GEW Humanities Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
10. The Works and the Days of Machiavelli, By: GEW Social Sciences and Humanities Group. Global East-West, London, 2026.
11. Architects of Light: Persia’s Gift to Islamic Civilisation, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
12. Caravans of Faith: Islam’s 1,300-Year Journey Across the Sahel, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
13. The Impact of Islam On the Silk Road, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
14. Caught In The Crossfire: Six Gulf States And The Israel-Iran Conflict, By: GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2026.
15. Islamic Military Leadership and the Making of Empires, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2026.
16. Energy Politics In The Middle East: Navigating The Global Transition, By: GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2026.
17. The End Of Postwar Europe? NATO, Power, And The Return Of Hard Security, by GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2026.
18. The Tunisian Exception: How Ancient Statehood And National Unity Shaped The Arab World’s Most Cohesive Nation, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
19. The Stolen Billions: How Gaza’s Gas Fields Fuel A Hidden War, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
20. From Penthouse To Public Housing: Trump, Mamdani, And The Battle Over The American Dream, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
21. The EU’s Limited Leverage: Normative Power vs. Gulf Realpolitik, Global East-West, London, 2025.
22. Hitler’s Engineers : The Hidden Story Of Nazi Technology In America, by GEW Social Sciences Group. Global East-West, London, 2025.
23. The Maritime Security Dilemma In The Gulf: Balancing Strait of Hormuz Protection with Regional Autonomy, By: GEW Reports & Analyses Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
24. Syria and Lebanon: Regional Powder Keg, By: GEW Reports & Analyses Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
25. The Story Of Hezbollah: Resistance Or Sovereignty? By: GEW Reports & Analyses Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
26. Powering The Future: Sino-Arab Relations And Global Energy Security, By: GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2025.
27. Silicon Curtain: The U.S.-China Tech War And The Fracturing Of Global Power, By: GEW Intelligence Unit, Global East-West, London, 2025.
28. The Ethical Battlefield: AI, Warfare, And The Future Of Humanity, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
29. The Far-Right Politics In Israel: How Conflict Shapes Political Discourse, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
30. Egypt’s Balancing Act: Politics And Power In The Middle East, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
31. The Thucydides Trap And US-China Rivalry: Lessons From History, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
32. Sandstorms And Deals: Donald Trump’s Middle East Gamble, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
33. The Debt Trap: America’s Path From Superpower To Debtor State, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
34. The Sick Man Of The West: How America’s Self-Destruction Became A Global Spectacle, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
35. From Partners to Rivals? The Evolving Dynamics Of America And Europe, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
36. Masters of Realpolitik, by GEW Intelligence Unit. Publisher: Global East-West, London, 2025.
37. The Islamic Conquests in Europe, By: GEW Social Sciences Group, Global East-West, London, 2025.
38. Water Security In The Middle East:Scarcity, Conflict, And Cooperation, By: GEW Reports & Analyses Team. Global East-West (London: 2024).
39. Global Cultural Shifts, by GEW Social Sciences Group. Publisher: ‎ Global East-West (London, December 11, 2024).
40. Weapons, Technology and Policy in the GCC States: Defending Development. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
41. Strength and Strategy: Assessing Gulf Armies’ Efficiency on the Field. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
42. Emirati Defence Evolution: From Imports to Autonomy. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
43. Gulf Ideological Dynamics: Exploring the Quest for Unity and Discord. GEW Reports and Analyses Team (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
44. The Evolution Of Saudi Diplomacy Since 1945. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
45. Guardians of the Gulf: A Deep Dive into the GCC Defence Industry. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
46. Strait of Tensions: The Geopolitical Turmoil of Bab el-Mandeb. GEW Reports and Analyses Team (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
47. Shifting Sands: Gulf Countries, BRICS, and the New World Order. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
48. Saudi Arabia and Israel: The Sinful Proximity. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
49. Navigating Turbulence: Conflict Resolution Initiatives In The Gulf And Beyond. GEW Reports and Analyses Team (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
50. The Evolution Of UAE Foreign Policy: Principles, Components And Goals. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
51. International Relations: China Russia the US and the Future of Geopolitics. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
52. World On The Brink: G7 Vs. BRICS In The Quest For Dominance. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
53. From Poverty To Power: China’s Economic Rise And America’s Decline. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
54. Geopolitical Chess: The West’s Desperation And Russia’s Strategic Response. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
55. La France À L’épreuve. Gew Sciences Sociales. Global East-West (London: 2024).
56. La résistance française contre l’occupation nazie. Équipe Rapports et Analyses du GEW (Author). Global East-West (London: 2024).
57. Évolution De L’éducation En France. Équipe Rapports et Analyses du GEW (Author). Global East-West (London: 2024).
58. What Do You Know About Karl Marx? GEW Social Sciences and Humanities Team Global East-West (London: 2024).
59. What Do You Know About Nietzsche? GEW Social Sciences and Humanities Team Global East-West(London: 2024).
60. Israel’s Enduring Predicament: The Roads That Lead Nowhere. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2023).