Growing Gulf Footprint in the South Caucasus
As new trade routes are emerging in Eurasia, Gulf states are increasingly looking to the transit and investment potential of the South Caucasus, particularly Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Lower Oil Prices Challenge Saudi Fiscal Policy
The sharp decline in oil prices raises difficult questions for OPEC+ and, if sustained, will have important implications for Saudi Arabia’s fiscal policy.
Trees of the Gulf: Olive Trees and a Mediterranean Diet in the Desert
Saudi Arabia is challenging the Mediterranean’s 6,000-year hold on olive oil, but is this sustainable?
Events
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Transformation Underway: Assessing the Successes and Challenges of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Reforms
On September 12, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s reforms and the prospects for its economy.
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Millennial Gulf
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Hamad AlShriaan: The Rising Star of Kuwaiti Stand-Up Comedy
Hamad AlShriaan and the comedians of the Kuwait Comedy Club blend local cultural references with sharp delivery, creating a vibrant atmosphere for Kuwaiti youth.
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Publications
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Gaza Impact Creep: Is the Fight Against ISIL a Casualty?
The commander of the U.S. partner force in Syria says the Gaza war is damaging internal security and regional support in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
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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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The Gulf Cooperation Council and the Countdown to Net Zero
The next few years will be pivotal for the Gulf and the broader international community as the world’s energy architecture is redesigned to meet net-zero ambitions.
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In Conversation With Ali Alfoneh: Does Iran’s Presidential Election Matter?
On July 11, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Iran's presidential election.
Series
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Trees of the Gulf
This series looks at the vital role certain trees play in the region's collective memory, survival, and plans for the future.
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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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