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April 29, 2024
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Publications
Iran's Lessons Learned From Direct Confrontation With Israel
Ali Alfoneh 

Iran's recent experiences may bolster the influence of factions within the regime advocating for a shift in Iran's nuclear strategy.
Gulf States at the Venice Biennale: Balancing Social Transformation and Cultural Representation
Rebecca Anne Proctor

Exhibitions staged by four Gulf countries look to the past and present while seeking to redress contemporary misconceptions and advocate for change.
Continued Progress in Saudi Economic Diversification
Tim Callen

Efforts to diversify the Saudi economy continued to bear fruit in 2023, although oil is still the dominant economic force.
The Siren Call of an Israeli Invasion of Lebanon
Hussein Ibish via The Atlantic

As Israel’s war in Gaza bogs down, some leaders are urging a major assault on Hezbollah. That would be disastrous.
By Cracking Down on the Gaza Protests, U.S. Universities are Betraying Their Core Mission
Hussein Ibish via The National

They should, instead, be tapping into their resources for serious but difficult dialogue.
AGSIW in Arabic
إيران وإسرائيل والحرب المؤجلة
هشام ملحم 

ستستمر "حرب الظل" بين إيران وإسرائيل، مع احتمال خروجها مرة أخرى إلى العلن، وربما تتحول إلى حرب مفتوحة قد لا تكون واشنطن قادرة على تأجيلها
التركيز على التعليم: التصوير الفوتوغرافي في مشروع "آفاق تأملية" في الكويت
ندى اماكي 

يشجع مشروع آفاق تأملية في الكويت المصورين الشباب على استكشاف سرديات جديدة من خلال المعارض والنشرات التعليمية وورش العمل
Talk of the Day in Iran: The Nuclear Bomb

The April 26 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights the debate over the possibility of Iran changing its nuclear policy amid rising tensions with Israel.
Iran: Swiss Ambassador Allegedly Summoned by IRGC Instead of Foreign Ministry

The April 23 edition of the Iran Media Review examines insights into the bureaucratic dimension of Iran’s retaliatory attack against Israel.

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Past Event
Screening of Saudi Film "Hajjan"

On April 20 and  25, AGSIW sponsored the screening of the Saudi film "Hajjan" as part of Filmfest DC.
In the Media
  • NewsNation: In a panel debate, Hussein Ibish discussed pro-Palestinian protests at universities in the United States.
  • The National: Robert Mogielnicki commented on the special meeting of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh. 
  • S&P Global: Tim Callen discussed economic diversification in Saudi Arabia.
  • Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador William Roebuck discussed the recent statement by 18 countries calling on Hamas to release the Israeli hostages and accept the deal on the table.
  • Rudaw TV: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed the Iraqi prime minister's visit to the United States and relations between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan regional government.
  • The Banker: Callen commented on Saudi women's participation in the workforce.
  • The Cradle: Mogielnicki discussed Neom's progress and its implications for Vision 2030.
Outreach
  • World Energy Council: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman participated in the panel "Power, Politics and Purpose: A New Era of Geopolitics" at the World Energy Council's 100th Anniversary World Energy Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
  • World Energy Council: Silliman moderated the panel "Untapped Investment Opportunities: Bringing Everyone Along" at the 100th Anniversary World Energy Congress.
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