On October 7, AGSIW will host a virtual panel discussion with Ambassador Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., Ambassador Deborah K. Jones, Bader Al-Saif, and Alanoud Al-Sharekh on the future of Kuwait's leadership. Kristin Smith Diwan will moderate the discussion and Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman will provide opening remarks.
The death of Kuwait’s emir, Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, marks the passage of a seasoned diplomat, cunning politician, and valued humanitarian. Will his successor preserve Kuwait’s democratic political culture and independent foreign policy?
AGSIW offers reflections on Sabah al-Ahmed by former U.S. ambassadors to Kuwait, Deborah K. Jones, Douglas A. Silliman, Lawrence R. Silverman, and Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., as well as former U.S. Ambassador and Representative to the United Nations Thomas R. Pickering.
On October 15, AGSIW will host a virtual panel discussion with Ali Alfoneh, David B. Des Roches, and Kirsten Fontenrose on the implications of Iran's weapons agenda. Hussein Ibish will moderate the discussion.
The social dimension of change in the kingdom will continue to navigate a bumpy road, especially as it generates tensions and debate over the issue of decency.
Israel’s ties intensified in recent years with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain and created an infrastructure conducive to the normalization of relations.
On September 29, AGSIW hosted a virtual panel discussion with Ali Bakeer, Cinzia Bianco, Michael Tanchum, and Hussein Ibish on Gulf interests and involvement in the eastern Mediterranean basin.
On September 30, AGSIW hosted a virtual roundtable with Ayham Kamel and Robert Mogielnicki on the Gulf’s economic policy response to the crises of 2020.
AP:Kristin Smith Diwan commented on the passing of Kuwaiti Emir Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah. She also discussed the emir’s legacy as well as the future of Kuwait’s leadership for FT, AFP, PRI, Al Jazeera, and again for AP.
Al Arabiya:Silliman discussed the passing of Sabah al-Ahmed.
