The Rise of Influencers
The shift towards influencers is no longer merely a matter of cultural fashion; it is increasingly visible in...
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
Trump, Xi and the Geography of Power
Trump and Xi are due to meet in Washington on September 24. The four months since their last...
Silicon Valley’s Reckoning: From Techno-Optimism to Techno-Skepticism
For decades, Silicon Valley enjoyed an almost mythological status. Its founders were celebrated as visionary geniuses, its platforms...
Rare Earths and the Weaponisation of Interdependence
Two years ago, this publication argued that rare earth elements (REEs) were becoming a new geopolitical battleground. A family of 17...
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...
NATO 3.0: Türkiye at the Centre of an Evolving Alliance
When NATO leaders gather in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, they will do so in a markedly different...
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...
Olympic Outrage: Paris Ceremony Sparks Global Backlash
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pope Francis discussed the “immoral display” at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony...
Strategic Minerals and REEs: The New Battleground in Global Power Play
Strategic minerals and rare earth elements (REEs) play a crucial role in modern technology, essential across various sectors...
How NATO’s China Focus Obscures Greater Threats Coming From Within
While the recent Nato summit celebrated the organisation’s 75th anniversary, its focus on China underscored a shift in geopolitical dynamics....