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Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi is a UAE intellectual, writer, strategic expert, and is the Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) since 1994 till the present time. He earned his BS degree in political science from Kuwait University in 1981 and his MA and Ph.D. degrees in political science from the University of Wisconsin in 1985 and 1990, respectively. In 1992, he became a visiting lecturer at the University of Wisconsin where he taught a course on the Politics of the Middle East and North Africa. He was also a Professor in Political Science Department at the UAE University in Al Ain (1991-2000) where he taught different courses and seminars.Dr. Al-Suwaidi has authored several books, including The Mirage (2015), From Tribe to Facebook: The Transformational Role of Social Networks (2013) which featured on the best-seller list of the Emarat Al Youm newspaper, and authored United Arab Emirates Society: A Future Perspective (2003). He also co-authored Democracy, War and Peace in the Middle East with David Garnham and Mark Tessler in 1995.Dr. Jamal Sanad Al Suwaidi has been awarded a number of awards and medals. In 1995 he was awarded the Legion of Merit (Commander Degree) from the late King Hassan II of the Kingdom of Morocco, and in 2002, he was awarded the French Order of Merit (First Class) by the French Republic President. The President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented the Emirates Appreciation Award for Science, Arts and Literature in its Third Round for 2008 to Dr. Jamal Al-Suwaidi. In 2012, he was awarded the Abu Dhabi Medal by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. In 2012, he received the Unique Leadership and Futuristic Vision Award from the Emirates Identity Authority. In 2013, he was awarded the Key to the City of Fez. In 2013, the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented the Head of State Merit Award to Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi for the second time in recognition of his patriotism and sincere achievements and as a role model for upholding the Values of Giving. In 2014, he received the Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy from the Fondazione Mediterraneo. The award was conferred in recognition of his efforts and contributions toward bringing nations closer and promoting the concept of cultural diplomacy based on knowledge and thought. On 28 September 2014, he was awarded the Key to the City of Alexandria in recognition of his efforts in supporting culture. In 2015, he received the Knight of Arab Studies Award from the Arab Producers Union, an affiliate of the Arab League. Dr. Al-Suwaidi also received the Arab Social Media Influencers Award 2015 Politics Category for Institutions granted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. On May 28, 2015, Al Tawasol International Tent in Abu Dhabi gave Dr. Al-Suwaidi an Appreciation Certificate in recognition of his pioneering and outstanding role in spreading the culture of scholarly research. On June 2, 2015, The Cultural and Scientific Association & Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation presented Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi Cultural Personality of the Year Award in the 22nd edition of the Award. On November 17, 2015, H.E. Dr. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Lugano, Switzerland. He was also elected a member of the University s Academic Council.

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