Syrians see credit cards blocked under US sanctions ArabianBusiness.com - Aug 31, 2011

...are trying to limit these people's abilities to profit from the use of credit cards,” said Theodore Karasik, a security analyst at Dubai-based Inegma. ...


"Turkey Says Lost Confidence in Syria, Arab League Sending Envoy" San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 29, 2011

"If Iran goes beyond just rhetoric and turns against Syria then it will be a big test for Syria since they are part of the same axis," Theodore Karasik, .


"Piracy wave set to hit households in the GCC" according to GulfNews.com GulfNews - Aug 28, 2011

Riad Kahwaji, founder and CEO of the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis based in Dubai, said tens of millions of dollars in ransoms may be ...


"Tripoli Airport Attacked by Qaddafi Forces" according to Bloomberg Bloomberg - Aug 27, 2011

“As the Libyan regime and its forces begin to melt away you have residual groups who are going to continue to fight,” Theodore Karasik, director of research ...


"Launching of the Security Middle East Show - SMES 2011" according to defenseworld.net http://www.defenseworld.net - Aug 26, 2011

Launching of the Security Middle East Show - SMES 2011 Defenseworld.net Mr. Riad Kahwaji : Return of Most Companies to SMES 2011 and Participation of New Local and Foreign Companies His Excellency, Lebanese Minister of Interior ...


"Beirut exhibition to present latest military gear" according to dailystar.com.lb http://www.dailystar.com.lb - Aug 26, 2011

Beirut exhibition to present latest military gear The Daily Star ... security forces," said Riad Kahwaji, executive director of the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, which is organizing the exhibition. ...


"Qaddafi Goes to the Ground" according to 7DAYS www.7Days.ae - Aug 25, 2011

Theodore Karasik, Director of Research and Development at the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis (INEGMA) in Dubai, said: “He could find refuge in another part of the country with tribes who support him. Nicaragua offered to take him in, and other countries may offer the same, but people are saying he’s still in the country.”


"Arabs caught in unrest struggle to be hired in UAE" according to The National The National - Aug 24, 2011

... been visa rejections because of the suspicions surrounding a person's background from the Arab world because of the revolt," said Dr Theodore Karasik, ...


"Dubai police chief urges Interpol agency for Gulf" according to ArabianBusiness.com ArabianBusiness.com - Aug 22, 2011

Theodore Karasik, director of research at Dubai's Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, said the Gulf may fear a resurgence of political ..


Gulf Countries Tighten Entry Rules The Media Line - Aug 21, 2011

Theodore Karasik, director for research and development at the Institute for Near ... to increase these types of measures,” Karasik told The Media Line. ...


"Assad Plans to Appear on Syrian Television as Violent Crackdown..." according to Bloomberg Bloomberg - Aug 21, 2011

 “Assad has lost credibility with the US, the Arab states and the Europeans,” said Theodore Karasik, director of research at the Dubai-based Institute for ...


Atrapados sin salida Semana.com - Aug 21, 2011

Como le explicó a SEMANA Theodore Karasik, director del Instituto para el Análisis Militar en Oriente Próximo y el Golfo Pérsico, “desde que Estados Unidos ...


Pirates force Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi to be cut short The National - Aug 19, 2011

Dr Theodore Karasik, director of research and development at the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis in Dubai, said the main motive for ...


"Kuwait visa curbs tip of the iceberg for Gulf" according to ArabianBusiness.com ArabianBusiness.com - Aug 18, 2011

“It is important to realise across the GCC states there is a national security concern about expat labour,” said Theodore Karasik, director of research at


President Saleh vows to return to Yemen "soon" according to Manila Bulletin Manila Bulletin - Aug 17, 2011

"He is in a difficult situation as it is unclear whether Washington and especially the Saudis will allow him to go back," said Theodore Karasik, a security ...


"Syrian Ships Attack Port City of Latakia; Libyan Rebels Advance on..." according to Bloomberg Bloomberg - Aug 15, 2011

... naval ships to attack the port city it raises concerns of securing that port and how it interrupts trade flow to and from Syria,” said Theodore Karasik, ...


"Syrian Ships Attack Coastal City‎" according to Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal - Aug 15, 2011

On Sunday, Syria deployed gunboats for the first time to attack Latakia, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist groups. "The use of gunboats illustrates an escalation in the use of Syrian military equipment, and is potentially dangerous for the economy if the port shuts down for even a short time," said Theodore Karasik, director of research and development at the Dubai-based Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis.


"Arab Spring curbs visa-free travel for citizens" according to ArabianBusiness.com ArabianBusiness.com - Aug 14, 2011

Theodore Karasik, director of research at the Dubai-based Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, said “there is an increase in visa restriction ...


Mideast upheavals open doors for Saudi strategies The Associated Press - Aug 13, 2011

... to change the strategic map," said Theodore Karasik, a regional affairs expert at the Dubai-based Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis. ...


"Assad Admits Mistakes as Criticism of Syrian Killings Grows" according to BusinessWeek BusinessWeek - Aug 12, 2011

“To the US, getting Assad out now would maybe save lives and avoid bigger regional pressures later,” said Theodore Karasik, director of research at the


"The United (but not Equal) Arab Emirates" according to - Blog - The Arabist www.arabist.net/ - Aug 11, 2011

“Historically there has been discontent in the northern emirates toward the federal government,” according to Theodore Karasik, a security analyst with INEGMA. The northern emirates' alliance is important for the ...


Interview of Riad Kahwaji with Lebanese Magazine Al-Shiraa on possibilities of a Hizbullah-Israel war www.alshiraa.com - Aug 07, 2011

Interview of Riad Kahwaji with Lebanese Magazine Al-Shiraa on possibilities of a Hizbullah-Israel war


Gunman killed near Saudi interior minister's palace Reuters - Aug 06, 2011

"Nayef and his sons are a primary target for Qaeda and the cells, as you saw with the attack on his son," said Riad Kahwaji, chief executive of INEGMA think ...