About the Wisner Chair

The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington is pleased to announce the creation of the Frank G. Wisner Jr. Chair for Arabian Peninsula Strategic Studies. Scholars from all academic disciplines whose research and relevant experience is focused on the political-military and security strategies of the Gulf Arab states are welcome to apply for this position. The Wisner Chair will contribute to the institute’s efforts to encourage thoughtful debate and inform the U.S. policy community regarding this important geostrategic region by conducting research, authoring short- and long-form analyses, and planning and participating in programming. AGSIW expects to welcome the inaugural Wisner Chair in summer 2020.

How to Support

Donations to the Frank G. Wisner Jr. Chair for Arabian Peninsula Strategic Studies can be made here.

AGSIW will host special events in support of the Wisner Chair, inviting friends and colleagues of Ambassador Wisner to celebrate his enormous contributions to international peace and stability.

For more information, please contact: [email protected].