New Elections and Frustration Within Kuwait's Elite
Amid an ongoing political standoff and governing malaise, some within Kuwait's elite have challenged the Al Sabah family-led government.
With Major Tourism Projects, Saudi Arabia Pushes for Place on Global Tourism Map
Tourism is helping to reposition and reshape Saudi Arabia as it diversifies its economy away from a reliance on oil.
How Will Presidential Election Results Affect Turkey’s Regional Outlook?
On May 23, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute will co-host a discussion on Turkey's presidential election results.
Events
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Will an Upcoming Summit in Riyadh Cement Assad’s Return to the Arab Fold?
On May 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the normalization of ties between Syria and the Arab world.
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Millennial Gulf
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Picking Up Speed: The Rise of Futsal in Bahrain
The Bahrain Futsal Academy, co-founded by Ebrahim Khalil Al Mohammed, rallied its community around a first-of-its-kind youth Ramadan futsal tournament – and it’s only just getting started.
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Publications
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Gulf States at Center Stage in the Conflict in Sudan
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have emerged as key players in the military confrontation in Sudan, highlighting the continued leverage of Gulf stakeholders across the Red Sea.
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Protests in Iran
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Iran’s 2022-23 Protests: Why Has the Regime Survived?
The answer to this question can, in part, be found in the institutionalized nature of the Islamic Republic as well as the regime’s externalization of the crisis, ruthlessness, and pragmatism.
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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 Son Also Rises: The One-Year Anniversary of Mohammed bin Zayed’s Presidency
Balancing family and state-federal dynamics while staying in line with regional tendencies on succession, Mohammed bin Zayed names his son Khaled crown prince.
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The Future of Security in the Middle East
On April 21, AGSIW and the Middle East Policy Council co-hosted a Capitol Hill conference on security in the Middle East.
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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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