Strategic agenda
Four themes, one strategic dialogue
The Gulf region is undergoing a geopolitical rupture. Security arrangements, alliances, energy flows and trade routes are being reshaped. Germany and Europe are directly affected and face the task of developing their role and cooperation with the GCC states under changing conditions. This is where the German-Arab Gulf Dialogue comes in: it brings together experts, senior representatives and decision-makers to exchange interests openly, connect perspectives and turn established relationships into a shared capacity to act.
Fields of action
Explore the strategic themes
Each topic has its own editorial page linking the underlying questions with relevant programme sessions, speakers and media.
Security and Geopolitics
The Gulf region is undergoing a geopolitical rupture. Security arrangements and power relations are being redefined. This also raises new questions for Germany and Europe about interests, responsibility and cooperation. Together with the GCC states, they need to develop sustainable forms of political coordination and a shared capacity to act.
Explore the topicEnergy and Critical Infrastructure
Energy is not an isolated economic issue. Supply, infrastructure, maritime routes and industrial transformation shape the security and capacity to act of both regions.
Explore the topicEconomy, Technology and Resilience
Potential alone does not create partnership. Capital, industrial expertise, innovation and infrastructure programmes must be translated into concrete projects, investment and resilient supply chains.
Explore the topicDiplomacy, Society and Human Capital
Strategic partnerships prove themselves under pressure. Diplomacy, research, education and professional networks create the trust and institutional links that sustain political cooperation in times of crisis.
Explore the topicOne strategic narrative