Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted global energy markets and other aspects of Middle Eastern economies. AGSIW is closely following the implications of the Ukraine crisis on the Gulf Arab states and how Gulf governments are responding.
The IEA’s release of over 60 million barrels of emergency oil stocks was the largest in IEA history. But there is increasing recognition of the need to coordinate such short-term measures with longer-term solutions.
Reopening the U.S. financial system to Iran might be one incentive to offer Tehran in possible follow-on talks, subsequent to a restoration of the JCPOA. Yet, even if offered, this sanctions relief might be difficult to put into practice.
Recent diplomatic outreach shows varying degrees of momentum toward improving relations between Gulf Arab states and Iran. But is the momentum of this Gulf rapprochement dependent on the success of the Vienna nuclear talks?
There is renewed buoyancy for the Omani economy as rallied oil prices are expected to ease the execution of plans, big and small. Yet, public trust in government plans still falls short.
في حال قيام المزيد من الدول باتباع جهود الاتحاد الأوروبي ومضاعفة جهود البحث عن إمدادات بديلة من النفط والغاز، فقد تجد روسيا نفسها معزولة، سواء فازت أم خسرت الحرب ضد أوكرانيا
منذ فترة طويلة والحكومات الخليجية تستخدم وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي لإرسال الرسائل الصحية المهمة، وقد ازدادت أهمية هذه الأدوات منذ ظهور جائحة فيروس كورونا
On March 29, AGSIW and the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute will host a panel discussion with Karim Elgendy and Aisha Al-Sarihi examining the Arab region's positions on climate change. Clemens Chay will moderate the discussion.
On March 8, AGSIW hosted a panel discussion with Jonathan Fulton, Mohammed Al-Sudairi, and Yuting Wang on the China-Gulf relationship, based on the Routledge Handbook on China–Middle East Relations. Robert Mogielnicki moderated the discussion, which was part of "Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative."
On March 10, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Naji Abi-Aad, Adi Imsirovic, and Robin Mills examining the impact of the Ukraine crisis on global oil and gas markets and the direct effects on the Gulf region. Kate Dourian moderated the discussion.
