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September 5, 2023
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Upcoming Events
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.
Yasser Elsheshtawy
Publications
Present Pasts: Preserving Modern Architecture in Abu Dhabi
Yasser Elsheshtawy

Through its Modern Heritage Initiative, Abu Dhabi has set itself apart from other urban centers in the UAE and region.
GCC Grid Infrastructure and Connectivity – An Electrifying Vision
Robin Mills | اقرأ بالعربية 

The Middle East could become the center of an electric spider’s web, but such dreams face massive challenges.

This publication is part of AGSIW's Energy and Climate Initiative.
Envy and Admiration: Iranian Perspectives on Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Maneuvers
Ali Alfoneh | اقرأ بالعربية 

Iran may look to emulate Saudi Arabia in its efforts to reorient its foreign policy and establish a more balanced position in relations with the great powers of the East and West.
SARAI Gallery Connects Emerging Iranian Artists With the World
Nada Ammagui 

Mahshahr-based SARAI Gallery supports emerging artists from around Iran and Southwest Asia through various curatorial initiatives and attendance at art fairs spanning the globe.
Iraq and Kuwait Should Get to the Bottom of Their Border Dispute
Yerevan Saeed via The National Interest

Given Iraqi instability and Iranian meddling, demarcating the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border is imperative to prevent future conflicts.
AGSIW in Arabic
الولايات المتحدة على موعد مع موسم انتخابي غريب
  هشام ملحم


ما يجعل هذه الحملة الانتخابية سريالية بامتياز هو أنه لا يوجد هناك قانون يمنع ترامب من مواصلة حملته الانتخابية حتى من وراء القضبان
البنية التحتية لشبكات الكهرباء والاتصالات في مجلس التعاون الخليجي– رؤية حماسية
  روبن ميلز


من الممكن للشرق الأوسط أن يصبح مركزًا لشبكة كهرباء عنكبوتية، ولكن مثل هذه الأحلام تواجه تحديات هائلة
حسد وإعجاب: رؤى إيرانية للمناورات الدبلوماسية السعودية
  علي آلفونه


قد تتطلع إيران إلى محاكاة السعودية في جهودها لإعادة توجيه سياستها الخارجية، واتخاذ موقفًا أكثر توازنًا في علاقاتها مع القوى العظمى في الشرق والغرب
Former President Mohammad Khatami: Regime Reform or Destruction

The September 5 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights a forceful call for political reform by former President Mohammad Khatami.
Entekhab Analyst’s Comparison of Iranian and Saudi Foreign Policy

The September 1 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights an increasingly common critique of Iranian foreign policy vis-à-vis great powers.
Iranian Oil Officials Optimistic About the United States, Concerned About the Russian Rival

The August 29 edition of the Iran Media Review examines the potential impact of reduced U.S.-Iranian tensions on Iran’s oil exports.
 
Subscribe to the Iran Media Review Recap.
Past Event
Is a U.S.-Brokered Deal Between Israel and Saudi Arabia Possible?

On August 30, AGSIW and ROPES co-hosted a discussion with Nir Boms, Aziz Alghashian, Hussein Ibish, and Ksenia Svetlova on the prospects for an agreement among the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
In the Media
Outreach
  • National Defense University: Kristin Smith Diwan delivered a lecture on shifting regional dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa. 
  • Foreign Service Institute: Diwan delivered a lecture on Gulf civil society and human rights. 
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