David Oualaalou

David Oualaalou

PhD

TX, US
Dynamic, engaging, and vibrant multilingual speaker with unique first-hand experiences and knowledge of geopolitical, cultural, security, and international business trends."

Dr. David Oualaalou is an international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, award winning educator, author, and former international security analyst in Washginton D.C. He is the founder/CEO of Global Perspective Consulting (GPC) headquartered in Dallas, TX.

His company provides advice and analytical services for government, defense, energy and security industries. He consults with national and globalized business enterprises on strategic, political, financial and economic opportunities.

David's unique background allows him to provide current and relevant insight on our world's greatest challenges and issues within critical economic and security areas. His theoretic and practical "real-world" knowledge of how geopolitics, global security, energy issues, domestic and international business intersect is founded on his experience as a former international security analyst in Washington, D.C., his doctoral studies, and as a military veteran who worked in the field with elite military forces carrying out operations at the behest of U.S. policymakers.

David is the author of many books including his most recent one, Beneath the Veil: Fall of the House of Saud.

His editorials have appeared in newspapers and online journals, including The Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, the European Atlantic Council, Middle East & North Africa Forum, and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Some of his articles have been translated into more than ten languages.


David's academic, linguistic, and cultural background, coupled with his substantial experience, has proved vital to understanding the geopolitical trends and the political, economic, and security risks organizations face when operating overseas. His insights are critical to an organization's long-term strategic planning for the new global market with a focus on the Middle East, China, and Russia.

Dr. David Oualaalou is an international geopolitical consultant, global speaker, award winning educator, author, and former international security analyst in Washginton D.C. He is the founder/CEO of Global Perspective Consulting (GPC) headquartered in Dallas, TX.

His company provides advice and analytical services for government, defense, energy and security industries. He consults with national and globalized business enterprises on strategic, political, financial and economic opportunities.

David's unique background allows him to provide current and relevant insight on our world's greatest challenges and issues within critical economic and security areas. His theoretic and practical "real-world" knowledge of how geopolitics, global security, energy issues, domestic and international business intersect is founded on his experience as a former international security analyst in Washington, D.C., his doctoral studies, and as a military veteran who worked in the field with elite military forces carrying out operations at the behest of U.S. policymakers.

David is the author of many books including his most recent one, Beneath the Veil: Fall of the House of Saud.

His editorials have appeared in newspapers and online journals, including The Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, the European Atlantic Council, Middle East & North Africa Forum, and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Some of his articles have been translated into more than ten languages.


David's academic, linguistic, and cultural background, coupled with his substantial experience, has proved vital to understanding the geopolitical trends and the political, economic, and security risks organizations face when operating overseas. His insights are critical to an organization's long-term strategic planning for the new global market with a focus on the Middle East, China, and Russia.

China Wages a War on the US Dollar

Common sense suggests that imposing US tariffs on Chinese goods is convincing Beijing to move faster with its strategy for destroying the US dollar. This acceleration is inevitable. In just over a decade from now China's economy will double that of the US. American options are limited: Could it let China lead and bear the responsibility and cost associated with managing global affairs? What will it mean to your wallet, your investments, future economic outlooks, and your psychological...

International BusinessEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Geopolitics Impacts Oil Prices and Your Wallet

Why is the US not extracting more of its own oil reserves? The answer is Saudi Arabia. The Saudi monarchy continues to undermine US Shale oil industry. Oil production in the US exceeding 1 Mb/d in annualized terms is possible and would change the energy global balance of power. It also would have a great economic impact on your wallet in the future. In a clear and straight forward way, I address how this topic and its significance could have a major impact on your future economic...

Energy / Alternative EnergyEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

US Leadership in the Mideast is long-gone

The era of unrestrained US influence in the Middle East is over. A new reality has emerged: borderlines are disappearing, ethnic tensions are growing, religious tolerance is vanishing, and China and Russia's footprints are increasing. Are these shifts beyond Washington's control? What's next for the Middle East region is compelling! How will the emerging Middle East regional reality impact its social and ethnic structure? Will Yemen, Libya, Syria, and Iraq reclaim their past legacy? I doubt it!
International AffairsEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Inevitable Death of US Dollar: A New Global Economic Order

Recently, China requested that some trading partners use the Yuan currency instead of US dollars for oil/business transactions. Venezuela launched a bitcoin-like cryptocurrency as form of payment for oil. And Russia has ramped up its gold reserve. Is the Bretton Woods Treaty, established by the US and other countries at the end of WWII, dead? Is it the beginning of the end for the US dollar? America spends far beyond what it needs: Is the increase in defense spending at the expense of...

International BusinessEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Iran's nuclear deal: Winners and losers

I bet you're one of many Americans who noticed recently an increase in gas prices. Don't thank or blame Saudis entirely for the sudden rise of oil prices. Or OPEC's recent cut in production. Rather, you need to realize the impact of geopolitics on the energy market - and your wallet. Since the US withdrew from the Iranian nuclear agreement the oil and stock markets are uncertain and volatile. I advise investors-and you, for that matter-to closely monitor the dynamic and evolving global...

Energy / Alternative EnergyEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

How Artificial Intelligence will Impact Your Business?

Conversations abound regarding the future of AI. Some argue that China is taking the lead. Others say US companies, academia, and the military are. If a tech company competes and takes a successful lead in AI development and innovation it will likely be worth ten times the value of Microsoft, Facebook, and Google. Will this company be American, Chinese, or some other? What we should expect is that besides military and business applications, AI will have tremendous impact on your daily...

International BusinessEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

What Will the US be Without Immigration?

The formal name of the Statue of Liberty, which has greeted visitors sailing into New York harbor since 1886, is "Liberty Enlightening the World." Many generations of immigrants built America. Unfortunately, the debate over immigrants' role in our nation has grown increasingly heated and polarized. Should this trend persist, talented immigrants will go elsewhere (Canada, Germany, and even China). Result: the US will lose valuable human resources. The benefits immigrants bring to our...

International BusinessEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Impact of diversity on your business

Many in the business community do not understand what diversity is. Some think of it in terms of racial and ethnicity, others think about it in term of cultural differences. Yet, diversity is much more than that. I provide you a basic introduction & understanding of what diversity is and how not understanding its importance will impact your organization's future economic outlook.
Educational / InformativeTechnical / Specific

Yemen: A Showcase for Human Ugliness and Greed

Undoubtedly, military conflicts are money machines for defense and weapons industries. Conflicts can also be a dilemma for a society that is funding and pushing for more conflicts. Look no further than what's taking place in Yemen with continued U.S. support in intelligence and weapons/ammunition sales for the Saudi-Emirati campaign of destruction against Yemeni civilians. It raises questions about America's moral standing in the world.

So is this what America now amounts to? Greed?
International AffairsEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

Padding US Coffers on the Faraway Miseries of Others

Undoubtedly, military conflicts are money machines for defense and weapons industries. Conflicts can also be a dilemma for a society that is funding and pushing for more conflicts. Look no further than what's taking place in Yemen with continued U.S. support in intelligence and weapons/ammunition sales for the Saudi-Emirati campaign of destruction against Yemeni civilians. It raises questions about America's moral standing in the world.

So is this what America now amounts to?...

Energy / Alternative EnergyEducational / InformativeTechnical / Specific