The crisis between Iran and Israel may be contained for now, but the breakdown in decision making that led to the end of Iran’s “strategic patience” carries risks going forward.
Gulf central banks can increase transparency by adopting credible reform agendas focused on the publication of accurate statistics, disclosure of analysis and forecasting methodology, and forward-looking explanations of policy decisions.
On April 15, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Kristin Smith Diwan, Yasmena Al Mulla, and Sean Yom, moderated by Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman, on Kuwait's April 4 parliamentary elections.
On April 11, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion with Kate Seelye, Samhita Sunaya, and Alia Yunis, moderated by Kristin Smith Diwan, on film in the Gulf.
In the Media
BBC Newshour: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the U.S. veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution to grant the Palestinian Authority full U.N. membership.
BBC: In an interview, Ibish discussed Israel's retaliation against Iran in response to Iran’s April 13 attack on Israel.
AFP: Robert Mogielnicki commented on Neom’s development and Saudi efforts to attract foreign direct investment for major projects in the country.
The National: In a podcast, Ibish discussed Iran's April 13 attack on Israel.
University of Massachusetts, Amherst: Ibish delivered a brown bag talk to graduate students on building a career in the policy-framing and shaping community. He also delivered a lecture on how Palestinian and Israeli poetry and literature have shaped the broader conflict and the Gaza war.
Whitman College: Ibish delivered two lectures on the Israeli-Palestinian crisis and its impact on regional relations in the Middle East.
Geffen Academy: Ibish spoke about how parents and teachers can structure conversations about the Gaza war and the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the United States.
Bank of America Securities Small Talks Symposium: Tim Callen spoke at a session on Saudi Arabia's economic outlook.
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