On May 27, AGSIW will host a discussion with Abdullah Baabood, Matteo Legrenzi, and Emma Soubrier examining the Gulf Cooperation Council's impact on its member states, the Gulf, and international relations, 40 years after its founding. Kristin Smith Diwan will moderate the discussion.
On June 2, AGSIW will host a discussion with Eman Alhussein, Noora Lori, and Omar Al-Ubaydli on the economic future of expatriates and citizens in the Gulf. Robert Mogielnicki will moderate the discussion.
AGSIW's discussion with Aisha Al Abdooli of the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, originally planned for May 25, has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.
Israeli expansionism in East Jerusalem and the attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque prompt sharp condemnation and popular support for Palestinians from Gulf signatories to the Abraham Accords.
Oil prices shrugged off concerns over India, topping $70 per barrel for benchmark Brent crude in response to improved market fundamentals and drawdowns in global oil inventories.
The Iranian government’s failure to devise policies to address the economic challenges facing Iranians has directly contributed to the rise of crime in Iran.
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. stuck to the well-established playbook by insisting in public on Israel's right to defend itself while applying pressure behind the scenes for a cease-fire. But developments in Congress were wildly off script.
On May 17, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Raghida Dergham, Suzanne DiMaggio, and Ali Vaez examining the Biden administration's efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Hussein Ibish moderated the discussion.
On May 19, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Robin Mills, Li-Chen Sim, and Faris Al-Sulayman on the transition to alternative energy sources in the Middle East and North Africa. Kate Dourian moderated the discussion.
World Politics Review: In a podcast, Ibish discussed Saudi-Iranian rapprochement amid violence between Israel and Hamas.
AP:Kristin Smith Diwan commented on Gulf public opinion toward the UAE’s relationship with Israel during recent violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
AFP:Robert Mogielnicki commented on the implications for coronavirus vaccinations on economic recovery in Saudi Arabia.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Geneive Abdo discussed human rights violations against protesters and activists in Iraq and the role of the international community.
European University Institute: Robert Mogielnicki gave a presentation on the prospects for cooperative economic diplomacy in the Gulf region as part of the Middle East Directions annual conference, “Where Do We Start? Designing Steps Toward a Regional Security System in the Persian Gulf,” held by the European University Institute’s Robert Schuman Centre.
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