Student Open House and Reception Wednesday, September 9, 2015 5:30 - 7:30 pm 1050 Connecticut Ave, NW, Ste. 1060 Washington, DC 20036
AGSIW invites undergraduate and graduate students from the Gulf region and those studying the Gulf and the broader Middle East to an open house and reception. AGSIW staff, senior resident scholars, and fellows will be on hand to discuss the institute's work and mission, as well as internship and employment opportunities. Interested students should RSVP by Friday, September 4. RSVP
The equities market rout on Monday left the Shanghai Composite Index down over 40 percent from its peak in June. Investors scrambled in Europe and the United States to react to an economic slowdown in Asia. Part of the reaction stems from a global market frustration with government management of the economy in China, and a lack of transparency in the way the government deals with its debt in local bank markets, and how it anticipates demand for infrastructure and housing. Many investors have long anticipated a slowdown, but the timing couldn’t be worse for the Arab Gulf states. Read more
The quest for Palestinian independence appears to be simultaneously at death’s doorstep and stronger than ever. At the granular level of on-the-ground realities and national policies, the very existence of the Palestinian national cause as a coherent and even extant political programme appears increasingly tenuous. Yet at the same time, the emerging state of Palestine is becoming increasingly recognised, and almost universally accepted, as a part of the international community, a participant in major multilateral organisations and an integrated fixture in the global diplomatic environment. Read more
In the Media
In an article on the widening of Saudi Arabia’s fiscal deficit, Zawya quoted AGSIW Senior Resident Scholar Karen E. Young, who noted, “Saudi Arabia needs to engage fiscal policy on its generous government subsidies, public sector salaries, its expanding military spending, as well as aid to regional allies.” Additionally, Young said, “Saudi Arabia needs to involve wider debt markets domestically (including offering more financial products) and more transparency in its fiscal balance sheets.”
Department/Team: Program Outreach and Communication
Period: Full-Time
Location: Washington, DC
This position is responsible for supporting the Program Outreach and Communication team by developing and coordinating AGSIW’s digital presence and growth including strategy and planning. Collaborate proactively with all elements of AGSIW as appropriate to:
Develop engaging, timely, and relevant digital web content
Create, edit, post, and maintain written, audio/visual, and graphic content for the web
Design newsletters and email campaigns, manage email list-serve
Visiting Scholars are individuals who possess a PhD or equivalent professional experience, and whose primary purpose for residence at AGSIW is to conduct independent research. The length of stay for a Visiting Scholar is typically a semester or academic year. AGSIW is actively seeking candidates with significant regional experience and fluency in written and spoken Arabic. AGSIW will provide a stipend that can be used to cover living expenses, travel costs, or incidental research expenses. Read more
Job Summary: Provide research assistance and administrative support to the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. At the direction of the Senior Resident Scholars, conduct research on Gulf politics, foreign policy, culture, economics, and U.S. policy toward the region. Monitor contemporary developments in the Gulf states and in U.S. policy, including reviews of regional media and foreign language sources. Contribute analytical essays, bibliographies, and summaries on relevant topics. Provide administrative, communications, and logistical support to Senior Resident Scholars and AGSIW programs, and perform additional tasks as requested. Read more
