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The Dhow
September 3, 2019

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Upcoming Event

As Maximum Pressure and Maximum Resistance Max Out, Where's the Confrontation with Iran Headed?
Thursday September 12 | 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Join AGSIW for a panel discussion with Ali Alfoneh, Dina Esfandiary, and Kirsten Fontenrose examining the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Hussein Ibish will moderate the discussion.
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Publications

IMO 2020: Demand for Low Sulfur Fuel Benefits Gulf Oil and Gas Producers

Colby Connelly

Countries that export larger quantities of low-sulfur crude oil will be the foremost beneficiaries of the demand brought on by IMO 2020, but the new regulations will not be a boon for everyone in the region.

Preconditions Hinder Trump-Rohani Summit

Ali Alfoneh via The Arab Weekly

What are the prospects for a summit between the presidents of the United States and Iran? Can Rohani duplicate Kim Jong-un’s summit diplomacy with Trump?

In the Media

The National: Ambassador Stephen A. Seche commented on Saudi Vice Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman's visit to Washington and his discussions with the Trump administration on Yemen.
The Media Line: Hussein Ibish discussed ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.

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AGSIW Archive

For background on the UAE-Saudi alliance in Yemen's conflict, read AGSIW's analysis "UAE Withdrawal Creates 'Crucial Moment' for Yemen Conflict." Visit AGSIW's Yemen page for continuing coverage on Yemen.

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