Published Article “SMART Engagement: The Case for GCC–NGO Cooperation”
On February 23, 2026, Sarhang Hamasaeed published “SMART Engagement: The Case for GCC–NGO Cooperation” with the Gulf International Forum, making the case that, as Western funding for Middle East NGOs continues to decline, GCC states have a strategic opportunity to partner with civil society to support conflict resolution, stabilization, and long-term regional security.