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The Dhow
August 28, 2023

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Upcoming Events

Is a U.S.-Brokered Deal Between Israel and Saudi Arabia Possible?
August 30 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT | Online
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On August 30, AGSIW and ROPES will co-host a discussion on the prospects for an agreement among the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

Is There a Case for Normalizing Relations With Assad?
Wednesday September 6 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT | Online
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On September 6, AGSIW will host a discussion on the merits of Arab reengagement with the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Book Talk – New Military Strategies in the Gulf: The Mirage of Autonomy in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar
September 7 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT | Online
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On September 7, AGSIW will host a discussion of a book that examines Gulf Arab states' military strategies.

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Publications

Signs That Economic Diversification Is Working in Saudi Arabia
Tim Callen | اقرأ بالعربية

Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification plans are showing signs of progress, although the economy remains heavily reliant on oil.

Gulf Countries Explore Water Solutions to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change
Kate Dourian

The wide-ranging effects of water scarcity in the Gulf are likely to get worse without accelerated mitigation and adaptation measures.

This publication is part of AGSIW's Energy and Climate Initiative.

AGSIW in Arabic

مؤشرات نجاح التنويع الاقتصادي في السعودية
تيم كالين

على الرغم من أن اقتصاد السعودية ما يزال يعتمد بشكل كبير على النفط، إلا أن خطط التنويع الاقتصادي في المملكة تكشف عن مؤشرات على التقدم

عقبات تعترض صفقة كبرى بين الولايات المتحدة والسعودية وإسرائيل
حسين إبيش

قد تكون إسرائيل في نهاية المطاف عاجزة تمامًا عن اعتبار "نعم" كإجابة، حتى من أكثر الدول العربية والإسلامية نفوذًا

28من شرم الشيخ إلى دبي: ما نتوقعه من الإمارات كمضيف لمؤتمر كوب
عائشة السريحي

من المتوقع أن يعطي مؤتمر كوب 28 زخمًا جديدًا لدول الخليج لتعزيز طموحاتها في العمل المناخي، وتنفيذ سياساتها المتعلقة بالمناخ

IRGC Media Cautiously Optimistic Regarding the Iran-U.S. Agreement

The August 25 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights reactions by IRGC and reformist media outlets to the recent Iran-U.S. prisoner swap deal.

Impact of the Release of Iranian Assets Frozen in South Korea on Iran’s Economy

The August 22 edition of the Iran Media Review examines criticism of Iran’s economic policy amid the expected release of $6 billion in Iranian assets frozen in South Korea.

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In the Media

South China Morning Post: Kristin Smith Diwan discussed Saudi and Emirati motivations for pursuing membership in the BRICS bloc.
Rudaw TV: Yerevan Saeed commented on Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visits to Baghdad and Erbil and their implications for Kurdish oil exports.
NRT News: Saeed discussed the prospects for the resumption of oil exports from Iraq’s Kurdistan region and negotiations between Turkey and Iraq on the issue.
Kurdish News Network: Saeed commented on the status of U.S. forces in Iraq and U.S. policy toward Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

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