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Global Oil Prices Spiral Higher After Saudi Arabia and Russia Extend Supply Cuts

A substantial drawdown on global oil stocks is forecast for the fourth quarter amid record oil demand, accelerating the rise in oil prices to the $100 per barrel threshold.

Economic Empowerment of Women in Saudi Arabia – Assessing Progress and Identifying Constraints

On October 5, AGSIW will host a discussion on Saudi women's economic engagement.

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Saudi Arabia’s New Strategy in Yemen: Border and Proxies

Saudi Arabia’s new, exit-focused strategy for Yemen implicitly weakens the country’s formal institutions and provides greater political leverage for the Houthis, imposing indirect costs that could undercut prospects for a broader U.N.-led Yemeni peace process.

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Strong China-Gulf Energy Ties Spill Into Key Regional Issues

Energy cooperation is a central factor in not only China-Gulf economic relations but also the triangular – and often fraught – relationship among the United States, Gulf states, and China.

A Conversation on Saudi Arabia With F. Gregory Gause, III

On September 14, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's recent diplomatic maneuvers.

Economic Outlook and Future Policy Challenges in Saudi Arabia 

On September 21, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's economic future.

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Envy and Admiration: Iranian Perspectives on Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Maneuvers

Iran may look to emulate Saudi Arabia in its efforts to reorient its foreign policy and establish a more balanced position in relations with the great powers of the East and West.

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GCC Grid Infrastructure and Connectivity – An Electrifying Vision

The Middle East could become the center of an electric spider’s web, but such dreams face massive challenges.

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Gulf Countries Explore Water Solutions to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change

The wide-ranging effects of water scarcity in the Gulf are likely to get worse without accelerated mitigation and adaptation measures.

Oman Steps Up Low-Carbon Ambitions

For Oman, the transition to cleaner energy sources is both an imperative and a practical economic path to a more sustainable future.

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