On Wednesday March 17, AGSIW will host a discussion with Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad, Christopher K. Colley, Narayanappa Janardhan, and Steve Tsang on strategic relations between the countries of the Gulf and Asia. Emma Soubrier will moderate the discussion.
Abu Dhabi’s arms show confirmed the importance of the defense industry for the UAE as a major customer and an emerging and credible player within the global arms trade.
Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq was long on symbolism and calls for peace, protection of religious minorities, and religious tolerance. But that it has taken place at all is a substantive achievement for all of Iraq’s people.
On March 3, AGSIW hosted a panel discussion with Marsin Alshamary, Lahib Higel, and Sajad Jiyad examining the potential impact of youth protests on elections in Iraq. Geneive Abdo moderated the discussion.
In the Media
The Guardian:Kristin Smith Diwan commented on the impact on U.S.-Saudi relations of the Biden administration's decision to sanction Saudi individuals in connection with the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Foreign Service Institute: Kristin Smith Diwan and Ibish presented lectures to U.S. Foreign Service officers on Gulf civil society and foreign policies of the Gulf states.
UCLA Center for Middle East Development: Ibish spoke on the panel "Arab Gulf Relations with the Palestinians: Beyond Repair or a New Dawn?"
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