Mohammed Soliman
Senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. Expert on the evolving economic relationship between the U.S. and the Gulf states, particularly in the context of AI and technology.
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May 15, 2025 • 25min
‘Compute, not crude’: How American AI is defining the new Middle East
Mohammed Soliman, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, unpacks the evolving relationship between U.S. tech companies and Gulf states. He highlights a monumental shift from oil-driven partnerships to a focus on AI and innovation, spurred by new leadership in countries like Saudi Arabia. The discussion covers the lucrative $600 billion opportunities in tech, the competitive dynamic with China, and the strategic importance of navigating risks in tech ties. Soliman emphasizes how this transformation is crucial for the U.S. to maintain its global edge.
Sep 26, 2025 • 27min
Mohammed Soliman: A Techno-Industrial Strategy
In this insightful discussion, Mohammed Soliman, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and author on techno-industrial strategy, delves into the importance of industrial policy in reshaping U.S. foreign relations. He highlights the pivotal role of AI in enhancing state power and warns of the scale gap between U.S. and Chinese manufacturing capabilities. The conversation also explores the need for the West to foster partnerships to compete globally and examines the strategic significance of space technology and reindustrialization in ensuring national security.
