TRENDS Experts and Authors Launch Three New Books at Sharjah Fair

At the 2024 Sharjah Book Fair, TRENDS Research launched three impactful books on global issues, covering think tanks, private military firms, and global influence.

on Nov 11, 2024

At the 2024 Sharjah International Book Fair, experts and authors from TRENDS Research & Advisory launched three insightful publications, addressing various global issues. These book signings were part of TRENDS' program of events and activities at the 43rd edition of the fair.

The three new publications include Think Tanks in a Changing World: Shifts, Roles, and Challenges, written by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory; Arabic edition of the Muslim Brotherhood International Power Index 2022-2023 launched by Dr. Wael Saleh, an expert at TRENDS; and The Growing Role of Private Military Companies: Blackwater and Wagner as Case Studies, by Mohammed Khalfan Al-Sawafi, an international relations specialist.

The event began with Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali signing his book Think Tanks in a Changing World: Shifts, Roles, and Challenges. The book highlights crucial role think tanks play in acting as a bridge between the world of politics and the research world.

In his book Dr. Al-Ali notes how think tank plays an important role in encouraging international cooperation amidst the changing dynamics in the world order.

The book examines the origin and development of think tanks, analyzes their changing modalities in conditions of uncertainty, examines their role in public policy-making, and challenges encountered in conducting their missions.

Another key publication, The Growing Role of Private Military Companies: Blackwater and Wagner as Case Studies, authored by international relations expert Mohammed Khalfan Al-Sawafi, examines the developments in international security issues. And the emerging role of private military and security companies in security dynamics. The book explores how they have transformed the security sector, traditionally controlled by state actors. It also analyzes their origins, roles, and the challenges they pose to international law.

The third release was the Arabic edition of the Muslim Brotherhood International Power Index 2022-2023, signed by Dr. Wael Saleh, a TRENDS expert. This publication offers an in-depth analysis of the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence on the global stage, measuring its effectiveness in achieving its objectives across various regions. Dr. Saleh highlighted the index's importance as a unique tool to gauge the Brotherhood's power and future prospects on the international level.