Hichem Karoui
Profession: Social Scientist, Researcher, Political Analyst, and Consultant.
Highest Degree: PhD from The Sorbonne University (Paris III).
Discipline: Sociology.
Experience
From 2023: Research Director at Reports & Analyses (The Voice of the Mediterranean).
2019- 2023: Researcher and Consultant for “Underscore Media.”
January 2020 – October 2022: Executive Director of the Gulf Future Center (London).
From 2019 : Non-resident Senior Fellow and academic adviser for :
- Center for International Economic Cooperation (Beijing),
- Center for China and Globalization, (Beijing),
- Sino-European Center, (Hangzhou).
- Shanghai University for International Studies’ Sino-Arab Cooperation Center.
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.
Academic degrees
- PhD in Sociology, Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2009.
- MA in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Studies, Sorbonne University (Paris 3), Very honourable. 2005.
- Maitrise (Master 1) in English Language, Literature and Civilisation, Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2005.
- Maitrise (Master 1) in Arabic Language, Literature and Civilisation from the Sorbonne University (Paris 3). Very honourable. 2004.
Scholarly Publications:
(1) Author or co-author of the following books:
- What Is Society? A Course Textbook. Global East-West 2024.
- What Is Sociology About? Key Concepts for Students and Teachers. Global East-West 2024.
- The Power Of Small States: Diplomacy In The Global Arena. Global East-West 2024.
- France’s Arab Policy: From De Gaulle to Macron. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Breaking the Veil: Unmasking Stigma Against Islam in the West. Global East-West. (London: 2024).
- The Evolution of Qatari Foreign Policy. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- The French Sociological Tradition: Essential Thinkers and Theories. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- About Albert Camus: The Man Behind the Myth. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- De la Revolution au Renouveau. Global East-West(London: 2024).
- Angry Africa: A Study on Post-Colonialism and How “France-Afrique” Policy Led to Anti-French Coups. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- The Invisible Hand: Uncovering the Deep State’s Control Over Government. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- The Right To Resist: Zionism and Fascism. Global East-West (London: 2023).
- Children of Gaza: Requiem For a Civilisation In Decline. Global East-West (London: 2023).
- I Have The Time. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023).
- Treatise On Self-Improvement: Unlock Your Potential. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023).
- What is Happiness? An Essay on the Infinite Ways to Find Lasting Joy. “Questions” series. Publisher: Global East-West (London 2023).
- Leadership’s Involvement In Institutional Excellence: Empowerment, Anticipation, Creativity. Noon Publishing (Paris 2020). Ebook. Arabic.
- The Apparent Chinese Paradox. Chapter in the collective book “The Syrian Crisis.” Springer (2020).
- 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.
- Negotiation and Bargaining. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018). Ebook. Arabic.
- Inventing The Middle East. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Ebook. Arabic.
- S. Policy and the Arab-Muslim World: The Understanding Abyss. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ). Ebook. Arabic.
- On China And the Arabs. With Dr Gafar Karar Ahmed. Noon Publishing (Paris: 2018 ).
- Chatting With My Chinese Friend, KRPC Publications (Paris: 2016).
- Conservative Revolution and Other Essays, KRPC/Middle East Studies, Paris (Paris: 2015).
- Diplomacy and Conflict: Policy Analyses. Middle-East-Studies/KRPC, (Paris: 2015 ).
- Policy Analyses: 2002-2003 (Arabic) Volume 1. KRPC (Paris: 2015).
- 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).
- Middle East Studies in the USA after 9/11: Shaping American Perceptions. Nama Centre for Research and Studies (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 2013). Arabic.
- S.- Saudi Love-Hate Story. A Middle East Studies Book. Charleston, S.C. USA. (2013).
- Power Revolving Doors: The Shaping of American Perception of Middle East Studies. A Middle East Studies Book. (Charleston, S.C. USA. )
- L’administration Bush au Moyen-Orient. (French). Middle East Books ( Paris: 2013).
- Arab Spring, The New Middle East in the Making. CS/A Middle East Studies Book. (Charleston, S.C. 2012).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Muslims: Nightmare or Strength for Europe? With Arnaud Tausch. L’Harmattan (Paris: 2011). French.
- Where is Saudi Arabia Headed? (French), L’Harmattan (Paris: 2006).
- Post – Saddam in Iraq, (French), L’Harmattan (Paris: 2005 ).
- The Eagle and the Borders: Prolegomenon to a Critique of the Arab Political Reality. Al-Nawras publishing (Tunisia: 1989). Arabic.
- International Balance From Cold War to Détente. Addar Al-Arabiyya (Tunisia: 1985). Arabic.
(2) Senior Researcher and Editor of the following books:
- Weapons, Technology and Policy in the GCC States: Defending Development. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Strength and Strategy: Assessing Gulf Armies’ Efficiency on the Field. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Emirati Defence Evolution: From Imports to Autonomy. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Gulf Ideological Dynamics: Exploring the Quest for Unity and Discord. GEW Reports and Analyses Team (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- The Evolution Of Saudi Diplomacy Since 1945. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Guardians of the Gulf: A Deep Dive into the GCC Defence Industry. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Strait of Tensions: The Geopolitical Turmoil of Bab el-Mandeb. GEW Reports and Analyses Team (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Shifting Sands: Gulf Countries, BRICS, and the New World Order. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Saudi Arabia and Israel: The Sinful Proximity. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Navigating Turbulence: Conflict Resolution Initiatives In The Gulf And Beyond. GEW Reports and Analyses Team (Auteur). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- The Evolution Of UAE Foreign Policy: Principles, Components And Goals. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- International Relations: China Russia the US and the Future of Geopolitics. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- World On The Brink: G7 Vs. BRICS In The Quest For Dominance. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- From Poverty To Power: China’s Economic Rise And America’s Decline. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Geopolitical Chess: The West’s Desperation And Russia’s Strategic Response. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2024).
- La France À L’épreuve. Gew Sciences Sociales. Global East-West (London: 2024).
- La résistance française contre l’occupation nazie. Équipe Rapports et Analyses du GEW (Author). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- Évolution De L’éducation En France. Équipe Rapports et Analyses du GEW (Author). Global East-West (London: 2024).
- What Do You Know About Karl Marx? GEW Social Sciences and Humanities Team Global East-West (London: 2024).
- What Do You Know About Nietzsche? GEW Social Sciences and Humanities Team Global East-West(London: 2024).
- Israel’s Enduring Predicament: The Roads That Lead Nowhere. GEW Intelligence Unit (Auteur) Global East-West (London: 2023).
Literary Works
- Poetry and Mandalas: Colours of Meditation, Global East-West, London, December 2022.
- The Invisible Bride: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 6), Global East-West, London, January 2023.
- Party’s Gone? Patria too: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 5), Global East-West, London, November 2022.
- The Muslim Brothelhood in the Bastille: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 4), Global East-West, London, October 2022.
- Couvolution and Cooks’ Conspiracy: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 3), Global East-West, London, October 2022.
- James Bond in Jail: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 2), Global East-West, London, September 2022.
- The Arrival: A wise report to a wise minister by a wise citizen (The Morning of the Mogul Book 1), Global East-West, London, September 2022.
- Le secret de Marie.(French Novel) N-Editions. Paris, 2018.
- Une affaire d’honneur. (French Novel) N-Editions, Paris, 2018.
- 4 X 4 : Le tueur frappera quatre fois. (French Novel) N-Editions, Paris 2018.
- The Seabook (Arabic Poetry) N-Publishing, Paris, 2018.
- Confessions of Blood-Wanted Ahmad (Poetry), KRPC-USA, 2017, (Bilingual: Arabic-English).
- Shaman Show (Poetry), KRPC- USA, 2017, (Bilingual: Arabic-English).
- Couscous Connexion (French Novel), KRPC, Paris, 2016.
- Meurtre au Futuroscope(French Novel), KRPC, Paris, 2016(French).
- Seven Pillars of Madness (Arabic Novel), N-Publishing, 2018 (Second Edition). Maison arabe du livre, Tunis, 1983 (First Edition.)
- Noon,(Arabic Novel), Demeter, Tunis. (First edition 1982). N-Publishing (second edition 2016).