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June 10, 2024
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Upcoming Event
A Conversation With Steven A. Cook
Friday June 14 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am ET | Online
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On June 14, AGSIW will host a discussion with Steven A. Cook, moderated by Hussein Ibish, on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
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Publications
Presidential Elections in Iran: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Ali Alfoneh

The Guardian Council has again presented the Iranian public with presidential candidates who lack a political program, a social base, and the ability to mobilize voters.
IEA: Global Investment in Clean Energy Set to Reach Record $2 Trillion in 2024
Kate Dourian

Despite some large solar projects underway in the Gulf Arab states, mainly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East does not account for a significant share of total investments in clean energy.

This publication is part of AGSIW's Energy and Climate Initiative.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Grow Amid Regional Balancing
Betul Dogan Akkas

Cooperation agreements between Turkey and Kuwait aim to capitalize on opportunities to bolster economic, diplomatic, and defense relations, however Ankara will have to navigate carefully as it seeks to balance ties in the Gulf.
Netanyahu Fighting Biden’s Plan to End the War Bodes Ill for the "Special Relationship"
Hussein Ibish via The National

Biden says it's time to end the war. Netanyahu disagrees and is unlikely to risk losing his coalition and power just to please Washington.
AGSIW in Arabic
ماذا يعني تجريم ترامب؟
هشام ملحم

بدأ الرئيس بايدن باستخدام قرار تجريم الرئيس السابق ترامب ليعزز من حججه القائلة بأن ترامب لا يبالي بالدستور، وأنه سيقوض المؤسسات الديموقراطية في البلاد، ويعمق من مشاعر العداء للنظام القضائي الأميركي
التخيلات الحضرية والحقائق المُعاشة في "المدينة المثالية"
ندى اماكي

يتحدى الفنان الإيطالي فيليبو مينيلي مفاهيم الأصالة في عالم معولم مُتخذًا دبي كموضوع له
"إذا قمتَ ببنائه، فسوف يأتون": آفاق الاستثمار الأجنبي المباشر في السعودية
تيم كالين

يبدو أن تدفقات الاستثمار الأجنبي المباشر إلى السعودية على وشك الانتعاش، ولكن من المرجح ألا تحقق هذه التدفقات الأهداف الطموحة لرؤية 2030
Saudi Arabia’s 2024 Growth Will Be Weaker Than Previously Forecast

The June 10 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight highlights how the extension of oil production cuts and a slowdown in private consumption growth will make economic growth in 2024 weaker than expected a few months ago.
Nour News Expects Eight Candidates Will Be Qualified to Run in Presidential Election

The June 7 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights developments surrounding Iran’s upcoming presidential election.
Iranian Economist: Cuba's Present, Iran's Future?

The June 4 edition of the Iran Media Review examines parallels between the isolated Cuban and Iranian economies.

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Past Event
Briefing With Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri

On June 4, AGSIW hosted a closed briefing with Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri, the director general of legal affairs and human rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain.
In the Media
  • BBC World Service: In an interview, Kate Dourian commented on Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit and oil production. In a separate interview, she discussed Saudi Aramco's recent stock offering.
  • Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed attacks on U.S. businesses in Iraq, the threat posed to Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and talks between the United States and Iraq on international security cooperation.
  • AlHadath: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the implications of the resignation of Benny Gantz from the Israeli war Cabinet.
  • Asharq News: In an interview, Ibish discussed negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza.
  • The Arlene Bynon Show: Ibish commented on renewed fighting in Gaza amid cease-fire talks.
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