A sit-in by members of Kuwait's National Assembly was a relatively rare example of a successful targeted political protest to achieve limited political aims, but it is unlikely the good feelings of national unity will last.
Bahrainis, Omanis, and Kuwaitis use cabinet reshuffles for different ends: to signal efforts at regime consolidation, consolidation of a new leader’s control, or a royal maneuver to counter parliament.
On June 21, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Mohammed Alyahya, Brian Katulis, and Danielle Pletka on President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s planned visit to Saudi Arabia and implications for U.S.-Saudi relations. Hussein Ibish moderated the discussion.
On June 24, AGSIW, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC hosted a discussion featuring three culture bearers from the UAE.
Haaretz:Robert Mogielnicki commented on President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s planned trip to the Middle East and the economic implications of a prospective meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed the inclusion of Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan in the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
S&P Global:Yerevan Saeed commented on attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in Iraq's Kurdish region.
Council on Foreign Relations:Robert Mogielnicki was accepted as a term member and will contribute expertise on Gulf political economy, China-Middle East and North Africa relations, and technology trends.
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