A Warm December as COP28 Gets Underway in Dubai
While not short on ambition in its energy diversification policy, the UAE faces a particular set of challenges along the pathway to carbon neutrality.
Saudi Regional Headquarters Program Deadline Looms
Beneath Saudi officials’ tough talk on the Regional Headquarters Program lies a strong desire for constructive engagement with top global firms and attracting greater inflows of foreign investment.
The Gulf Finds Its Voice on Gaza and Considers the Path Ahead
With a mix of condemnation, maneuver, and strategic calculation, Gulf countries are navigating the current crisis.
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How Is the Israel-Hamas Conflict Affecting Gulf Arab States and Their Strategic Calculations?
On November 7, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Gulf responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Millennial Gulf
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Head in the Clouds or Outer Space, Pop Icon RexChouk Is Relatable and Hilarious
Anonymous Saudi-born and raised artist RexChouk has captured the attention of viewers worldwide with his humorous depictions of everyday life in the kingdom.
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Publications
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A Lack of Options in Yemen
The United States has not developed adequate responses for dealing with hybrid groups like the Houthis.
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Energy and Climate Initiative
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Conflict and Weak Governance Fuel Yemen’s Environmental Crisis
The absence of a functioning state exacerbates Yemen’s environmental disasters, compounding the humanitarian crisis caused by years of conflict.
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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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AGSIW Launches Arabic Translation Campaign
Donate today to support AGSIW's Arabic translation campaign.
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How Is the Israel-Hamas Conflict Affecting Gulf Arab States and Their Strategic Calculations?
On November 7, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Gulf responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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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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