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December 18, 2023
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Publications
Nawaf al-Ahmed: A Legacy of Firsts
Bader Al-Saif 

Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah’s six-decade career was colored by a conciliatory approach, which was evident in his final post as Kuwait’s emir through deploying an unprecedented political reset and administrative overhaul.
Qatar May Hold the Key to Hamas' – and Gaza's – Future
Hussein Ibish 

Israel might try to kill Hamas leaders in Qatar, leave them alone, or even use them to help craft a postconflict order in Gaza.
Going Big: Assessing the Growth Ambitions of the Saudi Public Investment Fund
Tim Callen | اقرأ بالعربية 

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is likely to become the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund by the end of the decade, but raising the resources to fund its ambitious domestic investment program may increase economic and financial risks.
Women Opera Singers in the Gulf: Breaking Barriers With Their Voices
Sinem Cengiz 

Gulf women, with their own sentimental style blending elements of the East and West, are helping opera draw larger Gulf audiences.
Why Trump Won't Win
Hussein Ibish via The Atlantic 

His threats to democracy make him dangerous. They also make him a weak candidate.
AGSIW in Arabic
الرهان الكبير: تقييم طموحات صندوق الاستثمارات العامة السعودي
تيم كالين

من المرجح أن يصبح صندوق الاستثمارات العامة السعودي أكبر صناديق الثروات السيادية في العالم بحلول نهاية هذا العقد، لكن تجميع الموارد لتمويل برنامجه الاستثماري المحلي الطَّموح قد يزيد من المخاطر الاقتصادية والمالية
Own Goal: Bust of Assassinated Quds Force Chief to Remain at Stadium

The December 15 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights fallout from a controversy over a statue of Quds Force Chief Qassim Suleimani at an Iranian stadium.
Rare Insight Into Iran’s Decision Not to Wage War Against the Taliban in 1998

The December 12 edition of the Iran Media Review examines new revelations about Iran’s decision not to intervene in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s killing of 12 Iranians.

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In the Media
Outreach
  • United Nations Climate Change Conference: Marie van den Bosch attended COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.
  • SRMG Think Research and Advisory: Van den Bosch participated in a roundtable on the report "Mind the Gap: Climate Finance in MENA."
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