Dr. Osama Kubbar
Senior Consultant & Special Advisor, Qatar Strategic Studies CentreProf. Osama is a senior policy advisor and analyst at Qatar Armed Forces Strategic Studies Centre, with the focus on Advanced Technology, Cyber Security, National Security and International Relations. Prof. Osama is specialized in Middle East affairs and the USA policies towards the region. He is also a Technologist and Strategist, having worked with leading High-Tech Companies in the US and Canada for over 20 years. Prof. Osama obtained his MSc. and PhD in Wireless Computer Communications from Queen's University in Canada, in wireless algorithm design and multiple access management/optimization. Prof. Osama holds three Patents, many proprietary designed algorithms, and published more than 70 articles. Prof. Osama has published a book Titled “The Second Taliban Era in Afghanistan: Identifying Risks and Opportunities”, and contributed a chapter-book in the book titled "Islamists and Arab Revolutions: Revival Readings from Home and Abroad". Prof. Osama is a writer, a speaker, and appears constantly on TV channels and conferences discussing Middle East Affairs and the future perspectives.