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Gulf Women Closing Ranks in Security and Diplomacy

Although the entry of women into the Gulf’s diplomatic and military ranks was slower than elsewhere, the region is in the midst of a sweeping transformation, largely due to top-down policies and social shifts.

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The Promise of Tracking Renewable Energy Development

International renewable energy certificates, which are increasingly popular in the Gulf, can help fuel the growth of the renewable energy industry as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.

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Erdogan Closes in on Victory

Should he indeed clinch his third presidential term on May 28, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s detractors at home and in the West will have little choice but to place their hope in his pragmatic side.

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What Turkey’s Elections Mean for the Gulf

Despite the candidates’ contrasting foreign policy approaches, realpolitik considerations and regional developments may prevent a radical shift in Turkish foreign policy regardless of who wins Turkey’s presidential election.

How Will Presidential Election Results Affect Turkey’s Regional Outlook?

On June 1, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute will co-host a discussion on Turkey's presidential election results.

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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.

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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Oil Markets Face Uncertainty After Surprise OPEC+ Production Cut

OPEC+ supply cuts starting in May could aggravate an expected oil supply deficit in the second half of 2023 at a period of greater economic uncertainty.

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Fossil Fuels and the Gulf Energy Transition

While the global energy transition will present challenges for the Gulf Arab states, there are climate-compatible ways to use a significant portion of Gulf hydrocarbon reserves.

Gulf Women Closing Ranks in Security and Diplomacy

Although the entry of women into the Gulf’s diplomatic and military ranks was slower than elsewhere, the region is in the midst of a sweeping transformation, largely due to top-down policies and social shifts.

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