The debate on U.S. policy in the Middle East needs to move away from abstractions like “commitment” versus “withdrawal” and engage with the real questions of just what interests in the Middle East justify the presence of U.S. military force and what threats justify its use.
The emir’s move to grant amnesty to members of the opposition is a start on the path to improve executive-legislative relations, but many issues remain unresolved.
As Saudi Arabia’s first biennial contemporary art exhibition, the Diriyah Biennale showcases Saudi talent and puts the country on the international arts calendar.
أوضح المسؤولون الأميركيون، قبل وبعد القمة الافتراضية بين الرئيسين بايدن وبوتين، أن الخيارات العقابية، التي تعتزم واشنطن وحلفائها فرضها ضد موسكو، لا تشمل أي خيارات عسكرية
إن الجدل حول سياسة الولايات المتحدة في الشرق الأوسط يحتاج للابتعاد عن الأفكار المجردة مثل "الالتزام" مقابل "الانسحاب"، والانخراط في المسائل الحقيقية حول المصالح التي تبرر وجود القوة العسكرية الأمريكية في الشرق الأوسط والتهديدات التي تبرر استخدامها
Since its launch in 2016, the UAE Security Forum has played a vital role as a venue where U.S. and regional partners gather to find creative solutions to some of their most pressing common challenges. This year’s forum assessed geopolitical trends in the region. H.E. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates, and Brett McGurk, National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, provided keynote remarks.
In the Media
The Wall Street Journal cited remarks by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the president of the UAE, and Brett McGurk, National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, at AGSIW's UAE Security Forum. The Washington Post, Reuters, and The National also covered Gargash's comments for the forum.
AFP:Robert Mogielnicki commented on the economic calculations behind the UAE’s decision to move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed Iraq's inclusion in President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s Summit for Democracy.
