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The Dhow
December 4, 2023

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Publications

The Gulf Finds Its Voice on Gaza and Considers the Path Ahead
Ambassador William Roebuck

With a mix of condemnation, maneuver, and strategic calculation, Gulf countries are navigating the current crisis.

A Lack of Options in Yemen
Gregory D. Johnsen

The United States has not developed adequate responses for dealing with hybrid groups like the Houthis.

In the Red Sea and Beyond, Gulf Arab States and Israel Share Security Threats
Eleonora Ardemagni

The United States, the Gulf Arab states, and Israel face escalated threats, both rhetorical and real.

Deciphering Quds Force Chief Qaani’s Words
Ali Alfoneh | اقرأ بالعربية

Brigadier General Ismail Qaani’s public remarks offer some insights into the fundamental tenets of his thinking and ability to deal with delicate political problems, however they do not reveal Suleimani-style coded messages to the United States and Israel.

Israel’s Impossible Dilemma
Hussein Ibish via The Atlantic

The Israel Defense Forces can hand Hamas either a pyrrhic victory or a real one.

Reasons Behind the Surge in Hate Crimes Against Palestinian-Americans
Hussein Ibish via The National

Dehumanizing acts against Palestinians and antisemitic rhetoric pose a serious danger to American society.

AGSIW in Arabic

فك شفرة تصريحات قاآني قائد فيلق القدس
علي آلفونه

تعطي تصريحات العميد إسماعيل قاآني العلنية بعض الأفكار حول المبادئ الأساسية لتفكيره، وقدرته على التعامل مع المشاكل السياسية الحساسة، لكنها لا تعبر عن رسائل مشفرة للولايات المتحدة وإسرائيل على نمط تلك التي كان يرسلها سليماني

الصراع وضعف الحوكمة يؤججان الأزمة البيئية في اليمن
هانا بورتر

إن غياب دولة فاعلة في اليمن يؤدي إلى تفاقم الكوارث البيئية، وهو ما يقود بدوره لتعقيد الأزمة الإنسانية الناجمة عن سنوات من الصراع

Iran Media Review
Ali Alfoneh

IRGC Mouthpiece’s Rhetorical Acrobatics on Proxy Wars

The December 1 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights conflicting statements by Iranian officials regarding support for Hamas and other militias.

IRGC Mouthpiece Credits Khomeini for Proxies Iran Allegedly Doesn’t Have

The November 28 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights Iran’s efforts to deny responsibility for attacks carried out by its allied militias.

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In the Media

The Wall Street Journal: Hussein Ibish commented on demand for media coverage favorable to Israel among a subset of Democratic voters.
The New York Times: Kristin Smith Diwan commented on Saudi Arabia's winning bid for the 2030 World Expo.
BBC: In multiple interviews, Ibish discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict. He also appeared on Al Arabiya.
France 24: In an interview, Ibish discussed Israel's new Gaza offensive. In a televised interview, Ibish discussed the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
CBC: In an appearance on Radio Active, Ibish commented on the Israel-Hamas conflict. He also appeared on CBC's Afternoon Edition, On the Go, On the Coast, Breakaway, Up North, Up to Speed, Here and Now, All in a Day, Let's Go, and Homestretch.
The Editorial Board: In an interview, Ibish discussed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Week cited Ibish's "The Reckoning That Is Coming for Qatar."
South China Morning Post: Robert Mogielnicki discussed the political and economic implications of Saudi Arabia's successful 2030 World Expo bid.
Scripps News: In an interview, Ambassador William Roebuck discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Radio Canada: Marie van den Bosch commented on fossil fuels and the energy transition in the Gulf.

Outreach

Georgetown University: Robert Mogielnicki delivered a guest lecture on the political economy of China-Gulf relations to an undergraduate class.
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman gave a briefing on the Israel-Hamas conflict and its implications for the region.

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