Trump’s Gulf Trip Should Prove a Big Win-Win for All Parties
Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.
See Something? Say Nothing: The Houthis’ Criminalization of Truth
The Houthis’ “Midri” campaign isn’t just about silencing Yemenis, it’s about blinding the outside world.
Will Trump’s Visit Mark a New Chapter in U.S.-Saudi Relations?
On May 15, AGSIW will host a discussion on Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
Events
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From Petrodollar Partners to Geo-Economic Rivals? Washington and the Arab Gulf States
On May 8, AGSIW hosted a discussion on how U.S. geoeconomic policy is reshaping ties with Gulf states.
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Millennial Gulf
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Manama Story: Preserving the Soul of the City
The Manama Story project seeks to preserve the history of the Bahraini city, one archive at a time.
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Publications
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Saudi Economic Diversification and the Current Account Deficit
Saudi Arabia has continued to make progress in diversifying its economy, although lower oil revenue, higher imports, and stronger remittance outflows pushed the current account into a small deficit in 2024.
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Saudi Economic Spotlight
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Saudi Economic Spotlight
AGSIW’s Saudi Economic Spotlight monitors key economic indicators identifying important developments and trends in the Saudi economy..
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Iran Media Review
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Iran Media Review
AGSIW’s Iran Media Review monitors, translates, and reviews critical Persian-language media sources identifying important developments and trends in the Islamic Republic of Iran..
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Distinguishing Myth From Reality: Saudi Arabia’s Trade and Investment With the United States
Saudi Arabia is an important economic and financial partner for the United States, but the dimensions of actual and potential Saudi investments and trade with the United States are currently being exaggerated.
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AGSIW Outlook 2025: Gulf States at the Nexus of a Shifting World Order
AGSIW experts explain the regional trends they’ll be following most closely as the year unfolds.
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Energy and Climate Initiative
AGSIW’s Energy and Climate Initiative explores Gulf energy and climate policies, technological advances, and pressing political, social, and environmental issues ahead of COP28.
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Building Bridges of Understanding
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Through its careful examination of the forces shaping the evolution of Gulf societies and the new generation of emerging leaders, AGSIW facilitates a richer understanding of the role the countries in this key geostrategic region can be expected to play in the 21st century.
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