The emir’s naming of Sabah al-Khaled al-Sabah – a noncontroversial politician and an experienced diplomat – as crown prince may help traverse Kuwait’s fissures, but there is still a long road ahead.
By increasing attacks to the north, Israel may be aiming to provoke Hezbollah into a disproportionate response, justifying a harsher, more prolonged Israeli military response and in effect prolonging the war in Gaza.
UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s recent visit to the United States underscores nascent U.S. success in persuading the UAE of the benefits of partnership and access to advanced technology and the risks of sticking with legacy Chinese tech partnerships.
The next few years will be pivotal for the Gulf and the broader international community as the world’s energy architecture is redesigned to meet net-zero ambitions.
On June 11, AGSIW convened its 10th annual Petro Diplomacy conference. Petro Diplomacy brings together private and public sector stakeholders from the United States and the Gulf Arab countries to discuss emerging trends in energy markets and regional politics.
Asharq TV: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the prospects for a negotiated agreement to calm tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border.
Die Press: Mogielnicki commented on China's role in the Middle East.
Outreach
United States Institute of Peace: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman participated in the launch of the book Diplomatic Trade, which includes his co-authored chapter, "Diplomatic Reporting and Communication."
Foreign Service Institute: Hussein Ibish delivered a lecture on U.S. relations with Gulf Arab countries.
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies: Robert Mogielnicki participated in the workshop "The Implications of U.S.-China Strategic Competition in the Middle East."
