Beyond the American Umbrella: What the Mecca Accord reveals about a changing regional order
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The Mecca Accord represents a fundamental transition from passive security consumption to...
Academic Background
PhD
Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand • Media and Communication Studies
Short Biography
Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui has an extensive experience in strategic management, research, and consultancy across international media, tertiary education, and the creative industries throughout the U.K., Qatar, Malaysia, and New Zealand. He is an expert in international media and strategic communications, and holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, for which he was awarded the Dean's Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Studies. He has put forward several publications, including The News Media at War: The Clash of Western and Arab Networks in the Middle East (2017) (London: I.B. Tauris). As an academic, strategic communications researcher, and a senior manager within organizations, Dr. Cherkaoui displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in four languages – English, French, Arabic, and German.
Total Contribution: 102
Governing the Algorithm: Muslim, Catholic, and Jewish Visions for Ethical AI
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The pursuit of technological sovereignty and AI-enabled military precision creates a profound...
2023 Turkish Presidential Elections: A Clash of Communication Styles
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The 2023 Turkish presidential elections expose a profound strategic contradiction where state-driven...
Is 2023 Annus Horribilis for Tech & Media?
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The rapid devaluation of global technology and media conglomerates exposes a critical...
The France-Germany Rift: Rationale and Insights
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The historical parity of the Franco-German partnership has irreversibly collapsed due to...
Russia-Ukraine War: Winners and Losers
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has inadvertently shattered the post-Cold War diplomatic...
Two Decades of the Global War on Terror: Legacies and Future
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate By instrumentalising the Global War on Terror through aggressive Orientalist and counter-terrorism...
Coups, Conspiracies, and the Uphill Battle for Democracy in Turkey
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The fundamental contradiction of modern American foreign policy lies in the systematic...
Déjà Vu: Disinformation and the US Presidential Elections
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The pervasive weaponisation of digital ecosystems by both foreign intelligence operators and...
Emmanuel Macron’s Presidency: Vision or Mirage?
Strategic Argument and Areas of Debate The presidency of Emmanuel Macron relies on the intentional cultivation of domestic...