Rebuilding Yemen’s Maritime Forces Hobbled by Internal and External Rivalries
Without a durable political agreement to end Yemen’s conflict, the country will remain divided, unable to assume a coherent stance on issues affecting maritime stability.
China’s Balancing Act in the Gulf Relies on Ties to Iran and Arab States
The China-Iran deal may be a stepping stone to increased ties between Tehran and Beijing, but the Gulf Arab states remain integral to Beijing’s economic projection in the Middle East.
IRGC’s Military Drills’ Message Aimed at the U.S. and a Domestic Iranian Audience
The IRGC’s military exercises are little more than ineffective political propaganda.
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Key Elements of Saudi Social Transformation Post-Coronavirus
On August 11, AGSIW partnered with the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies to host a virtual panel discussion examining social reform programs in Saudi Arabia.
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Millennial Gulf
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Mental Health in the Gulf: Reforms and Challenges
While youth-led awareness campaigns and public health education are shifting the landscape of mental health care in the Gulf, sociocultural challenges persist.
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Looming Peak Oil Demand Triggers Gulf Race for Natural Gas
The dash for gas will have ramifications for economic and energy models of the region’s petrostates for years to come as environmental pressures mount within the region and beyond.
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Toward a Green Recovery in the Gulf States
On July 23, AGSIW hosted a virtual panel discussion examining climate-related challenges to Gulf economic revival plans amid the pandemic.
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China's Growing Influence in the Gulf
A 25-year agreement between Iran and China has sparked rumblings over what this means about the bilateral relationship as well as China’s ties with Gulf Arab partners.
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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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