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November 25, 2024
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Upcoming Events
Toward a Strategic Partnership? Takeaways From the First EU-GCC Summit
Wednesday November 27 | 9:00 - 9:45 am ET | Online
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On November 27, AGSIW will host a discussion with Luigi Di Maio, EU special representative for the Gulf region, and Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman.
Book Talk: The Development of An Art History in the UAE
Tuesday December 3 | 10:00 - 11:00 am ET | Online
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On December 3, AGSIW will host a discussion on contemporary art in the United Arab Emirates with Sophie Kazan Makhlouf, moderated by Kristin Smith Diwan.
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Publications
For Saudi Arabia, There’s a Dealmaking Opportunity With Trump
Hussein Ibish

Trump’s unrealized quest to craft a major international agreement presents significant potential opportunities for Riyadh.
Iran Meets Elon
Ali Alfoneh

While any U.S.-Iran rapprochement could potentially ease sanctions on Iran, such a shift is poised to generate sharply divergent responses among U.S. allies.
Tougher Sanctions on Iran May Help Other OPEC+ Producers
Tim Callen

The global oil market will be challenging for OPEC+ members in 2025, although the likelihood of tougher sanctions on Iranian oil exports under the Trump administration may create space for production increases by other OPEC+ members.
“Gentle Porosities:” Mashael Alsaie’s First Solo Show Urges a Tenderness Toward the Land
Nada Ammagui via Millennial Gulf

In Hunna Art’s new space, Bahraini multimedia artist Mashael Alsaie takes visitors on a journey through a metaphorical whirlpool, hoping to inspire a gentleness toward the environment.
AGSIW in Arabic
ترامب وإعادة تشكيل المشهد السياسي الأمريكي
هشام ملحم

سيقوم دونالد ترامب بعمل تحولات غير مسبوقة في السياسة الأمريكية بتحديه للأعراف الديمقراطية والتقاليد الدستورية والقانونية في المشهد السياسي الأمريكي، بما يؤثرعلى شكل ودعائم النظام السياسي الأمريكي
Trump Optimism in Tehran

The November 22 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights commentary presenting an optimistic outlook on opportunities for Iran under Trump’s second term as president.
Iran’s State-Censored Media Reacts to Iravani-Musk Meeting in New York

The November 19 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes contrasting commentary on a reported meeting between Elon Musk and Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations.

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Past Event
Briefing for Kuwaiti Diplomats

On November 22, AGSIW hosted a briefing for a delegation of Kuwaiti diplomats.
In the Media
Outreach
  • National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations: Hussein Ibish participated in the panel "Regional Dynamics and the United States" at the 32nd Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference.
  • Hollings Center for International Dialogue and Bourse and Bazaar: Robert Mogielnicki participated in the panel "Expanding Interregional Connectivity and Trade" at the conference "Envisioning Economic Integration Between the Gulf and Central Asia."
  • Middle East Peace and Security Forum: Kristin Smith Diwan participated in the panel discussion "Pathways to Peace: De-Escalation, Collective Security, and Economic Integration."
  • Freedom House: Rasha Al Aqeedi participated in the Middle East and North Africa Ratings Review Meetings.
  • Cambridge University’s Center for Geopolitics: Diwan participated in the workshop "State Formation, Sovereignty and Transnational Conflict in the Middle East" as part of Middle East Peace and Security Forum.
  • Sir Bani Yas Forum: Ibish participated in the panel "How the U.S. Election Will Affect the Middle East."
  • The Ohio State University: Ibish participated in the "Civil Discourse Forum" in the Center for Ethics and Human Values, addressing the issue as to whether a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is viable.
  • PAX International: Al Aqeedi participated in a panel discussion at the Open Annual Debate on Women, Peace, and Security.
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