Wednesday October 2 | 10:00 - 11:30 am ET | Online Register
On October 2, AGSIW will host a discussion with Noreen Mandora, Neil Quilliam, and Mark C. Thompson, moderated by Kristin Smith Diwan, on Saudi youth policy development.
Wednesday October 9 | 10:00 - 11:30 am ET | Online Register
On October 9, AGSIW will host a discussion with Kirsten Fontenrose, Hussein Ibish, and Brian Katulis, moderated by Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman, on the U.S. presidential election and what it means for U.S.-Middle East policy.
Undeterred by the politically and militarily decapitated Hezbollah, Israel is free to target critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, and Iran's perceived weakness may fuel domestic opposition.
ينذر تصاعد التوتر بين إسرائيل وحزب الله بحرب شاملة في لبنان، مع خسائر كبيرة في صفوف الحزب. وبينما تواصل إسرائيل ضرباتها الجوية، يواجه حزب الله وإيران تحديات صعبة بشأن التصعيد العسكري
بينما تُسرع الحكومات الخليجية في تنفيذ أجندات التنمية المحلية، فإن إيجاد الوظائف المحلية وعائدات الضرائب تعد مؤشرات لقياس مدى النجاح في صنع السياسات الاقتصادية
The September 27 edition of the Iran Media Review evaluates statements on a potential Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon, indicating uncertainty in Tehran regarding Israel’s intentions.
The September 24 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights biographies and commentary on senior Hezbollah leaders killed in suspected Israeli attacks.
On September 26, AGSIW and ROPES co-hosted a discussion with Hussein Ibish, Aaron David Miller, and Sarit Zehavi, moderated by Ksenia Svetlova, on rising tensions in the Middle East.
AGSIW at UNGA
AGSIW President Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman was in New York City for meetings on the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
He called on Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sabah al-Khaled al-Sabah and Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya. He also called on Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Ambassador Jasem AlBudaiwi and GCC Assistant Secretary Abdulaziz Aluwaisheg.
Silliman participated in meetings with President of the Republic of Yemen Rashad al-Alimi as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He attended a ceremony at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in which the museum formally accepted from the president of Yemen a loan of 14 ancient artifacts for restoration, cataloging, and study at the Met.
BBC World TV: In multiple interviews, Ibish discussed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. He also spoke with ABC Radio National's "Rear Vision" program and Asharq.
Brooklyn College: Ibish spoke on the panel "How Did We Get Here and Where Can We Go? On the History and Future of Israel and Palestine." He also spoke at Stony Brook University.
