On March 12, AGSIW will host a discussion with Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, Gregory D. Johnsen, and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen, moderated by Hussein Ibish, on the Houthi challenge to maritime security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
While not yet successful, the Biden administration’s “deter and degrade” approach may prove to be an adaptable approach that can be modified into a winning strategy.
Does a voter boycott matter in a country that is not a democracy, and is there a correlation between lack of electoral participation and political violence?
Given the volatility of hydrocarbon prices and other external shocks, Gulf Arab states can benefit from adopting countercyclical fiscal policies – a bold, but necessary, shift that will limit fallback during economic downturns.
على الرغم من أن نهج إدارة بايدن المتمثل في "الردع وتقليص القدرات" لم يحقق النجاح بعد، إلا أنه من الممكن أن يثبت قابليته للتكيف، وإمكانية تعديله ليصبح استراتيجية رابحة
Introducing the Saudi Economic Spotlight, a new initiative by AGSIW Visiting Fellow Tim Callen that monitors key economic indicators identifying important developments and trends in the Saudi economy.
The March 8 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights reactions to the sentencing of pop singer Shervin Hajipour on charges of acting against national security.
On March 6, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Jonathan Fulton, associate professor of political science at Zayed University, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
In the Media
CNBC: Hussein Ibish commented on divisions between U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza war.
The World: In an interview, Ibish discussed U.S. humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
ABC Saturday Extra: In an interview, Ibish discussed the Israel-Hamas war and negotiations to reach a pause in the fighting.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed steps to help Iraqi Christians, Yezidis, and other minority communities.
Outreach
St. Timothy's School: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman spoke to a group of students about the economy, culture, and society of the United Arab Emirates.
Department of Defense: Raymond Karam spoke at a town hall about the role of think tanks in informing policymaking decisions, partnerships, and future employment opportunities.
