Inherent Uncertainty: The Future of the U.S. Presence as Iraq Confronts Multiple Crises
Wednesday April 15 | 9:30 – 10:30 am EDT
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On April 15, AGSIW will host a virtual panel discussion with Mina Al-Oraibi, Linda Robinson, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman, and Hussein Ibish as moderator analyzing the future of the U.S. military and diplomatic presence in Iraq.

The Business Diplomats: The Power of Bania Traders in Oman
 Manishankar Prasad   

The Bania Indian-origin mercantile community is mediating the New Delhi-Muscat relationship in a low oil price Oman.

The U.S. and Iran Inch Toward Confrontation in Iraq
Hussein Ibish via Bloomberg

Tehran’s search for military leverage and Washington’s eagerness to capitalize on overlapping crises create a volatile mix.

Low Oil Prices, Coronavirus, and the Future of Gulf Economies

On April 7, AGSIW hosted a virtual panel discussion examining the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf.

• Bloomberg referenced and quoted AGSIW’s piece “The Big Gamble of Mohammed bin Salman – and Saudi Arabia” by Kristin Smith Diwan.
• Energy Compass: Diwan commented on current relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
• HuffPost: Robert Mogielnicki commented on the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s investment strategy under the leadership of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
• The Beirut Banyan: In a podcast interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the coronavirus’ impact on U.S. domestic politics, protester demands in Lebanon and Iraq, and the future of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

• Research Associate (Politics, Society, and Culture)
• Research Associate (Political Economy)

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