On January 16, AGSIW will host a discussion wirth Diego Lopez, moderated by Robert Mogielnicki, on the evolution of Gulf sovereign wealth fund investment.
The influence of oil giant Saudi Aramco across football, Formula 1 racing, and golf reveals how closely Saudi Arabia’s sports policy aligns with its energy transition and sustainability agenda.
Oman’s Military Discipline Program uses military codes to promote top-down objectives, such as strengthening social cohesion, responsibility, and a sense of national belonging among young Omanis.
Middle Eastern and North African countries confront a complex mix of domestic, regional, and international challenges. The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is expected to bring major changes to US foreign policy towards MENA governments and in terms of American engagement on pressing regional issues.
مع وصول مسارات الأمن القومي الإيرانية الواضحة إلى طريق مسدود، ربما لا يبقى أمام إيران أي خيار سوى الانكفاء على نفسها لمعالجة مشاكلها الداخلية في ظل سعيها لتخفيض التصعيد مع الخصوم، والحد من مساعيها لتحقيق نفوذ إقليمي
The January 7 edition of the Iran Media Review explores the limitations technological innovation imposes on Iran’s capacity to exert control over the internet.
On January 8, AGSIW hosted a discussion wirth Kristin Smith Diwan and John Sfakianakis, moderated by Tim Callen, on Saudi Arabia's efforts to transform its economy.
The New Arab: Ibish commented on GCC countries' role in rebuilding Syria.
Outreach
DACOR: Hussein Ibish delivered the lecture "The Future of the Palestinian Issue in the Middle East" to a group of foreign affairs professionals.
Foreign Service Institute: Ibish delivered the lecture "The Impact of the Gaza War and the Downfall of the Assad Dictatorship in Syria on Gulf Arab Countries’ Strategic Calculations."
Foreign Service Institute: Rasha Al Aqeedi delivered a lecture on the history of Syria's transitional government leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
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