As fiscal constraints increase, tensions in the Gulf rise, and uncertainties surrounding political transition loom, Oman’s role in the Gulf Arab region could come under pressure.
The Iranian government has been constantly seeking strategies to circumvent U.S. sanctions, but these efforts have not led to a sustainable and secure solution.
On July 24, AGSIW hosted a panel discussion with Ziad Daoud, chief Middle East economist at Bloomberg Economics, and Sona Varma, lead economist for the Middle East and North Africa region at the World Bank, critically examining the current state of economic diversification initiatives in Gulf Arab states. Senior Resident Scholar Robert Mogielnicki moderated the discussion.
Isolated by its neighbors, Qatar is improbably balancing friendships with the three contesting powers in the Middle East: the United States, Turkey, and Iran.
Speaking with AFP, Senior Resident Scholar Hussein Ibish commented on the impact of Saudi-Turkish tensions on Turkey’s economy. For Expreso, Ibish discussed the Trump administration's regional focus on Iran.
AGSIW co-hosted a discussion with PartnersGlobal on women candidates in Kuwait’s elections with Kristin Smith Diwan, AGSIW senior resident scholar; Stephenie Foster, founding partner at Smash Strategies; and Leanah Al Awadhi, founder of Cross-Cultural Diwaniya.
Summary: The Development Coordinator plays a critical role supporting the Senior Director of Programs and Outreach in fundraising, identifying potential partners and sponsors, and coordinating and managing programs relevant to donor sustainment. Read more
Period: August – December 2019 Location: Washington, DC Deadline Extended: July 26
Summary: The Internship Program at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington provides talented students and recent graduates with a semester-long training opportunity designed to encourage professional and personal development. Read more
Summary: The HR & Office Administrator serves in a dual role involving the full spectrum of both human resource management and office management responsibilities in support of the institute’s overall mission and objectives. Read more
