Trade Tensions and Tariffs: IEA, EIA, and OPEC Slash Global Oil Demand Forecasts
Global demand forecasts by leading agencies have diverged sharply, reflecting a deepening sense of uncertainty about the future path of the global economy.
Redlines and Realpolitik: Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Test Ahead of Trump’s Visit
Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia has the potential not only to reinforce the deep-rooted U.S.-Saudi alliance but also to expose the fault lines that could undermine future cooperation.
The Real Deal? Are Washington and Tehran Closer to a Compromise?
On April 29, AGSIW will host a discussion on the U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations.
Events
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AGSIW x Culture Summit: A New World History: Nonhuman Perspectives in Gulf Art
On April 29, AGSIW will convene a session on alternative histories in art at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.
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Millennial Gulf
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Manama Story: Preserving the Soul of the City
The Manama Story project seeks to preserve the history of the Bahraini city, one archive at a time.
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Publications
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Gulf Economies and the Tariff Storm
Trump’s tariff agenda may complicate Gulf governments’ capabilities to advance key policy initiatives and strategic economic partnerships, including Gulf investments in the United States.
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Saudi Economic Spotlight
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Saudi Economic Spotlight
AGSIW’s Saudi Economic Spotlight monitors key economic indicators identifying important developments and trends in the Saudi economy..
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Iran Media Review
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Iran Media Review
AGSIW’s Iran Media Review monitors, translates, and reviews critical Persian-language media sources identifying important developments and trends in the Islamic Republic of Iran..
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Remembering Ambassador Frank G. Wisner: Talented Statesman, Visionary Leader, and Loyal Friend
AGSIW and colleagues remember Ambassador Frank G. Wisner.
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AGSIW Outlook 2025: Gulf States at the Nexus of a Shifting World Order
AGSIW experts explain the regional trends they’ll be following most closely as the year unfolds.
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Energy and Climate Initiative
AGSIW’s Energy and Climate Initiative explores Gulf energy and climate policies, technological advances, and pressing political, social, and environmental issues ahead of COP28.
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Building Bridges of Understanding
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Through its careful examination of the forces shaping the evolution of Gulf societies and the new generation of emerging leaders, AGSIW facilitates a richer understanding of the role the countries in this key geostrategic region can be expected to play in the 21st century.
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