On April 28, AGSIW will host a discussion with Fatima Abo Alasrar, Ibrahim Jalal, and Rasha Jarhum on efforts to end the conflict in Yemen. Gregory D. Johnsen will moderate the discussion.
Abu Dhabi traditionally managed its oil and gas resources cautiously and conserved hydrocarbon wealth for future generations, but the energy transition is reshaping its strategy.
Japan’s need for energy security has long driven relations with the Gulf states, but, under the banner of economic diplomacy, Gulf-Japan ties are diversifying.
Given the complementarity of long-term economic interests between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and the ties already taking root, relations will likely continue to grow.
Regional governments are jockeying for greater influence in a post-pandemic order by implementing new socioeconomic policies, heightening economic competition, and racing to vaccinate their populations.
هذه المواقف الأمريكية تبين أن إدارة بايدن، مثل إدارة أوباما، تتعامل بضبابية، وبشكل متعدد الجوانب، مع اجراءات إسرائيل التخريبية والعنيفة ضد البرنامج النووي الإيراني والعاملين فيه
عندما أطلقت إيران صواريخها على القواعد العراقية، التي تستضيف القوات الأمريكية، انتقاماً لاغتيال قائد فيلق القدس الإيراني، اللواء قاسم سليماني، في يناير/كانون الثاني 2020، سرت تكهنات حول إلغاء رئيس وزراء اليابان شينزو آبي جولته في الشرق الأوسط
من خلال تجميع صور حفلات الزفاف، واستكشاف تطور الموسيقى الخليجية، واستخدام الفكاهة في الكتابة عن سلوك الناس في شهر رمضان المبارك، تسلط أمينة معارض فنية بحرينية الضوء على قصص شيقة عن المجتمعات الخليجية
As part of AGSIW’s Energy Series, Ben Cahill previewed his paper for AGSIW, “Everything at Once: Transformation of Abu Dhabi’s Oil Policy,” and discussed how, under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi has made a fundamental shift in its oil policy since 2016. Kate Dourian moderated the discussion.
In the Media
France 24:In an interview, Geneive Abdo discussed talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Arabian Business:Robert Mogielnicki discussed the United Arab Emirates’ new trade policy and the role of reexports in the country’s economy.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Abdo discussed the April 14 drone attack targeting U.S. troops at Erbil airport, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
Central Banking: Mogielnicki commented on the accelerating nature of workforce nationalization trends in Kuwait.
Arabi 21: In an interview, Kristin Smith Diwan discussed the progress in regional reconciliation efforts with Qatar.
Chief Investment Officer: Mogielnicki commented on challenges facing tourism projects for Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Zenger: Ibish commented on the UAE's role as a mediator between India and Pakistan.
Outreach
National War College:Kristin Smith Diwan presented a seminar on “The Aftermath of the Khashoggi Killing – Consequences for the U.S.-Saudi Relationship.”
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