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September 3, 2024
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Upcoming Event
Behind the Scenes: The Origins and Outlook of Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry
Wednesday September 4 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET | Online 
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On September 4, AGSIW will host a discussion with Musab Alamri, Fatima AlBanawi, Abdulrahman Alghannam, and Aymen Khoja, moderated by Alia Yunis, on the past, present, and future of Saudi film.
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Publications
A More Prominent Role for Global Auction Houses in the Gulf Art Scene: “It’s All Coming"
Rebecca Anne Proctor

Landmark exhibitions of Saudi art in London, including the first mid-career solo show of Saudi artist Ahmed Mater at Christie’s London, reflect the role that auction houses are playing in galvanizing the Gulf art scene, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
AGSIW in Arabic
هي أطول انتخابات وأكثرها غرابة
هشام ملحم

تتنافس كامالا هاريس ودونالد ترامب في أطول وأغرب انتخابات رئاسية في تاريخ الديمقراطيات. معركة سياسية حامية تُسلط الضوء على القضايا الداخلية والخارجية التي ستحدد مصير الولايات المتحدة
Supreme National Security Council Interprets Khamenei's Signals on Negotiations With the U.S.

The September 3 edition of the Iran Media Review explores comments from Iran’s supreme leader suggesting that he is open to negotiations with the United States over Iran’s nuclear program however warning not to pin hopes on or trust “the enemy.”
“Historical Revisionism”: IRGC Dismisses Saudi Film on Ancient Persia

The August 30 edition of the Iran Media Review considers commentary on a Saudi-funded film that provides an Arab interpretation of ancient Persia.
Araghchi on Future of Iran-U.S. Relations: “Managing Enmity”

The August 27 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s best-case scenario for the future of Iran-U.S. relations.

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In the Media
  • BBC World TV: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the prospects of a cease-fire in Gaza.
  • The CBC's The Current: In a podcast, Ibish discussed the ongoing Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations.
Outreach
  • Foreign Service Institute: Kristin Smith Diwan delivered a lecture on current domestic politics in the GCC states. Hussein Ibish delivered a lecture on the Gulf states' foreign and national security policies.
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