The Ukraine Crisis and the Gulf
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted global energy markets and other aspects of Middle Eastern economies, with the long-term effects, particularly in the Gulf region, yet to be determined
Qatar's World Cup
As Qatar kicks off the World Cup, the world and AGSIW are watching
Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative
A new AGSIW initiative exploring the expanding and multifaceted relations between China and Gulf Arab states.
Next Gen Gulf
AGSIW’s Next Gen Gulf series explores how the latest trends in technology are shaping the economies and governments of Gulf Arab states
Refining the U.S. Force Posture in the Gulf
In this series, AGSIW helps frame the larger debate on U.S. defense posture in the Gulf and explores options for restructuring the United States’ policy goals and military presence in the region.
The Rise of Poverty in Iran
This series examines the acceleration of poverty in the Islamic Republic, the state's perception of the political and social impact of poverty and its response to dissent, and the economic challenges facing Iran’s next administration following the June 2021 presidential election.
Revelations From IRGC War University Journals
With its 31 peer-reviewed journals, Imam Hussein University constitutes the academic backbone of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Through an in-depth analysis, the Revelations From IRGC War University Journals series identifies what these journals reveal about the strategic thinking of the IRGC.
China's Growing Influence in the Gulf
A 25-year agreement between Iran and China has sparked rumblings over what this means about the bilateral relationship as well as China’s ties with Gulf Arab partners.
The Quds Force: Iran's Warriors Without Borders
The Quds Force: Iran's Warriors Without Borders series uses Persian language open sources to analyze how the Quds Force has evolved over the decades.
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