UAE Security Forum 2021: U.S.-Gulf Relations in a Changing Region
Taking place virtually from December 7-9, UAESF 2021 will assess geopolitical trends in the region.
Book Launch – Tribalism and Political Power in the Gulf: State-Building and National Identity in Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE
On December 1, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining the roles that tribes play in popular participation in government and policymaking in the Gulf.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia Cut Renewables Deals to Improve Iraq Relations
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are making a serious effort to collaborate with Iraq, but these energy projects still have a long way to go to reach fruition.
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Zayed University Adopts Experimental Approach, Prompting Skepticism and Support
Students, faculty, and community members are apprehensive about a new interdisciplinary approach pitched by a collaboration between the UAE’s Zayed University and U.S. educational technology developer Minerva.
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The Generals Take Back Power, Derailing Sudan’s Fragile Democratic Transition
Saudi Arabia and the UAE, because of their ties to key military leaders, will play a major role in what comes next in Sudan.
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Is India Abandoning Iran for a Middle Eastern Quad, or Merely Signaling China?
Although joining the quadrilateral talks risks upsetting relations with Tehran, New Delhi appears willing to take measured risks to counter what it perceives as its most potent and increasingly belligerent adversary, China.
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Baghdad's Deepening Reengagement With the Gulf: Hostage to Government Formation
Recent Iraqi governments have pushed for reintegration with the Arab world, but continuation of that trend depends on the next government.
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Living Up to Its Reputation: A Critical Look at Crime in the UAE
The same conditions that have enabled steady economic growth in the UAE have also provided legislative loopholes and opportunities for criminal and illicit activities; but ensuring an attractive business environment is a fundamental priority to boost the country’s economic recovery.
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UAE Recasts “Cities of Salt” to Win Venice Biennale Architectural Award
The UAE’s participation in the biennale, and being recognized as a leading architectural force, is an important step toward engaging with sociopolitical issues and toward considering the extent to which the built environment can contribute to an equitable and sustainable future.
For UAE Economic Planning, Timing is Everything
The UAE’s push to reinvigorate its economy, in this manner and at this time, is linked to Expo 2020 Dubai, regional competition, and a broader realignment of Emirati foreign policy to better serve economic interests.
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