Masarat Center for Strategic Studies is an independent research center dedicated to preparing strategic assessments and in-depth analyses of regional and international issues related to national security, public policy, and international relations. The center comprises a select group of specialized researchers and experts, and aims to support decision-makers with objective, data-driven insights in an environment characterized by complexity and rapid transformation.
To be a leading reference for producing strategic assessments and analyses in the Arab world, and a trusted house of expertise for decision-makers, contributing to supporting national security and formulating effective policies based on knowledge and foresight
1. Preparing periodic strategic assessments on regional and international issues affecting national interests.
2. Providing analytically supported policy alternatives and options to decision-makers in strategic sectors.
3. Monitoring and analyzing geopolitical trends and providing proactive readings of centers of influence and sources of threat.
4. Contributing to building a knowledge environment that supports national decision-making through publishing, research events, and institutional dialogue.
5. Strengthening research partnerships with regional and international centers to enrich the national strategic vision.
The name “Masarat” carries connotations that reflect the Center’s vision and strategic mission. The word “Masarat”—in its plural form—indicates a variety of options and multiple avenues for analyzing complex issues, reflecting the Center’s methodology of offering decision-makers multiple policy alternatives, rather than a single vision.
The name also symbolizes foresight and planning for the future, as each “Masarat” represents a roadmap based on careful scientific analysis. The name also recalls the importance of specialization and systematic division of issues (such as geographical units and research programs), as each “Masarat” addresses a specific strategic dimension. Finally, the name reflects the Center’s ambition to be a guide that guides decision-makers through the maze of global complexities toward optimal choices.
“There is no single path to the future, but rather paths paved with knowledge and analysis.”
With these connotations, “Masarat” becomes more than just a name—it is a conceptual framework that embodies the philosophy of the Center and its founders in transforming challenges into opportunities, and ambiguity into clear visions.
