OPEC and its non-OPEC allies are working to drain excess supply and balance oil markets, but much depends on whether the expanded oil producers’ club remains committed to production cuts.
Short-term measures to replace expatriate workers with Omani citizens could have implications for the sultanate’s long-term economic growth and diversification process.
Saudi Arabia has been pleased by its reinvigorated partnership with the U.S. during the administration of President Donald Trump. But the Saudi leadership has put itself in danger of becoming a partisan flashpoint in U.S. politics, which would be disastrous for both countries.
As Iran descends ever deeper into economic and political crisis, Reza Pahlavi’s star is in the ascendant. During anti-regime rallies, protesters chanted “Reza Shah, blessed be thy soul,” a reference to the founder of Iran’s Pahlavi dynasty.
Speaking with Al Arabiya, Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, AGSIW president, discussed U.S. General Anthony Zinni's resignation as U.S. special envoy working on the Gulf Cooperation Council dispute with Qatar. Ambassador Stephen A. Seche, AGSIW executive vice president, also commented on Zinni's resignation for Al Arabiya.
Position Title:Visiting Scholar Period: Spring 2019 Location: Washington, DC
Job Summary: Visiting scholars are individuals who possess a PhD or equivalent professional experience. The length of stay for a visiting scholar is typically a semester or academic year. AGSIW is actively seeking candidates with significant regional experience and fluency in written and spoken Arabic. AGSIW will provide a stipend that can be used to cover living expenses, travel costs, or incidental research expenses. Read more
