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December 23, 2024
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Publications
Great Power Competition in the Red Sea
Gregory D. Johnsen

For the United States, the Houthi threat in the Red Sea should be treated as part of strategic competition instead of merely a local or regional challenge.
For the OPEC+ Oil Producers, a Year of Caution Paid Off
Kate Dourian

As 2024 comes to a close, oil markets remain under a cloud of uncertainty shaped by geopolitical risks, weaker-than-expected Chinese demand, and an evolving energy transition landscape.
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial Boosts Arts Accessibility 
Lauren McMillen

The increasing investment into public art shows a commitment by Abu Dhabi to expand access to the city’s cultural offerings.
With New Presidents and a Changed Middle East, What Are the Chances of a U.S.-Iran Reset?
Hussein Ibish via The National

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting a golden opportunity from President Joe Biden to finally prove to be the great international "dealmaker” of his ambitions.
Former SNSC Secretary Shamkhani Meets Iranian Youth

The December 20 edition of the Iran Media Review explores responses by the former Supreme National Security Council secretary to questions from Iranian students criticizing regime policies.
Iranian Reformists Weaponize Assad’s Fall Against the IRGC

The December 17 edition of the Iran Media Review considers calls by reformist politicians for civilian control over the military and national security decision making in Iran.

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Past Events
Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges for the GCC Countries Amid Regional Turbulence

On December 19, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Amine Mati and Ken Miyajima, moderated by Tim Callen, on the GCC countries' economic outlook for 2025.
The Future of U.S.-Iraq Relations

On December 17, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Krikor Der Hagobian, Farhad Alaaldin, and Fayadh Al Musawi, moderated by Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman, on U.S.-Iraq relations.
In the Media
Outreach
  • European Center for Populism StudiesKristin Smith Diwan delivered a presentation on “Populism in the Arab Gulf Monarchies.”
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