The Dhow: A Weekly Newsletter from AGSIW 

The Bridge
 
Western cohesion on Iran and Arab-Israeli cooperation both seem stalled as headaches mount for Tehran.
 
In order to remain a relevant actor in the global economic order, Qatar has established a middle ground between the trends of regionalism and globalization through a strategic strengthening of bilateral partnerships.
 
The energy system is undergoing a radical shift away from fossil fuels in a world where oil is no longer king. However, to meet demand growth, oil and gas will remain key components of the energy mix for decades to come.
Upcoming Event
 
DATE: Thursday February 21
TIME: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
LOCATION: AGSIW
SPEAKER: Sean Foley
MODERATOR: Kristin Smith Diwan
In the Media
Ambassador Marcelle M. WahbaFor Bloomberg and BBC, Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, AGSIW president, commented on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's trip to Asia as well as U.S.-Saudi relations. For The New York Times, Senior Resident Scholar Hussein Ibish discussed the Saudi government's focus on tourism and entertainment at a time of increased Western scrutiny.

Ibish additionally commented on the potential for rapprochement between Gulf Arab countries and Israel for The Atlantic.
Opportunities
HR & Office Administrator

Period: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC

Job Summary: The HR & Office Administrator serves in a dual role involving the full spectrum of both human resource management and office management responsibilities in support of the institute’s overall mission and objectives. The position is responsible for performing HR-related duties in the functional areas of benefit administration, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment-law compliance. The position is also responsible for administrative duties, IT management, vendor management, and facilities management.
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Program and Digital Media Intern

Period: Summer 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Deadline to Apply: March 1

Job Summary: The Internship Program at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington provides talented students and recent graduates with a semester-long training opportunity designed to encourage professional and personal development. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and value fresh perspectives. Interns will receive a monthly stipend.
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