Gulf Arab States Should Seize Opportunity Presented by Iraqi Protests
Iraqi social and economic grievances open possibilities for positive Gulf Arab engagement and investment.
Can a 19th Century Maritime Truce Help Ease 21st Century Tensions in the Gulf?
The 1835 Maritime Truce between the tribal chiefs of the southern Gulf littoral could provide a model for reducing conflict and establishing a more secure Gulf.
With Heightened Tensions in the Gulf, Iran Seeks Its Own Partners
Announcing planned naval exercises with Russia and China, Tehran is demonstrating that it is cautiously choosing its actions in its ongoing feud with Washington and Riyadh.
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Yemen at a Crossroads: Are New Conflict Dynamics Reshaping the Country’s Future?
AGSIW hosts a discussion on recent developments in Yemen's war and issues central to the future of the country.
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As Personnel Shuffle, the PIF Marches Steadily to Saudi Vision 2030 Beat
The reshuffling of top officials in Saudi Arabia’s flagship state-owned firms and key ministries underscores the growing authority of the Public Investment Fund.
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Challenges to the Energy Transition in the Gulf Countries
The energy world is entering an era of disruption, where traditional methods of extracting, using, and trading energy are changing rapidly and where old rules no longer apply.
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The Saudi Attacks and U.S. Engagement in the Region
AGSIW Board Members F. Gregory Gause, III and Bernard Haykel discuss the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil facilities and the future of U.S. engagement in the Middle East.
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Next Gen Gulf
AGSIW’s Next Gen Gulf series explores how the latest trends in technology are shaping the economies and governments of Gulf Arab states.
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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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