Iran and its allies appear to be engaged in symbolic actions against Israeli and U.S. forces rather than openly provoking a war, but these theatrics still risk igniting a regional war all involved parties want to avoid.
Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup and aggressive recruitment of top players from elite football clubs across Europe mark another audacious play for state-financed entry into global sports.
On November 7, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Kristin Smith Diwan, Elham Fakhro, Kim Ghattas, and Bader Al-Saif, moderated by Hussein Ibish, on Gulf responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
جميع الظواهر والمضاعفات السلبية للحرب من الشرق الأوسط إلى الولايات المتحدة مرشحة للتفاقم أكثر إذا استمر القتال لوقت أطول، أو إذا أدى إلى تهجير الفلسطينيين من غزة أو الضفة الغربية
سواء أكانت ندرة الماء والغذاء، أم ضغوط الهجرة، أم انهيار البنية التحية بسبب الحوادث المناخية القاسية، فإن الوتيرة التي تنوي الحكومات الخليجية اتباعها لتطبيق السياسات المفيدة للمناخ قد لا تتم بالسرعة الكافية التي من شأنها أن تخفف من التحديات الأكثر إلحاحً
The November 7 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani’s visit to Tehran as attacks by Iranian-backed militias risk leading to escalation between the United States and Iran.
The New York Times: Kristin Smith Diwan discussed Iranian cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the Israel-Hamas conflict. For another article, Diwan discussed Arab states' push for a cease-fire in Gaza.
GZERO Media: Ibish discussed Israel's military presence in Gaza.
The Washington Post: Diwan commented on Saudi Arabia's goal of changing global perceptions through sports.
Outreach
Texas A&M University: Robert Mogielnicki delivered a lecture on oil and economic development in Gulf Arab states for graduate students at the Bush School of Government and Public Service.
