Aggressive moves both at home and in global oil markets demonstrate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s control over decision-making, with the Saudi public invested as never before.
The region’s digital economy is poised to play a greater role in economic diversification strategies as crisis management measures give way to longer-term planning.
Shifting state strategies have impacted both Shia and Sunni Islamist movements in ways that differ over time and change the dynamics between the sects.
من المرجح أن يبرز الاقتصاد الرقمي في المنطقة باعتباره الفائز الأكبر عندما تهدأ عاصفة تفشي فيروس كورونا وتستقر أسعار النفط. يمكن للصناعات التي تنتج قيمة رقمية وتقدم خدمات عن بُعد أن تكون بمثابة سياج وقائي ضد الأزمات المستقبلية التي تقيد تدفق الأشخاص والبضائع خارج الحدود الوطنية
Kristin Smith Diwan sat down with Mark C. Thompson to discuss his research on the generational shift in attitudes of Saudi men.
In the Media
AFP: Kristin Smith Diwancommented on the Saudi oil-pricing strategy and its impact on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic reform agenda.
VOA:Ali Alfoneh commented on the coronavirus’ impact on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and force mobilizations in Iraq and Syria.
Outreach
World Affairs: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed current tensions impacting Iran, Iraq, and the United States, with the World Affairs Council of Northern California.
Opportunities
The Smith Richardson Foundation announces its annual Strategy and Policy Fellows grant competition to support young scholars on U.S. foreign policy, international relations, international security, military policy, and diplomatic and military history.
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