Interesting take from Omar AlUbaydli AGSI about how Bahrain could benefit from Trump tariffs. I’m a little less convinced than he that FTA status provides as much shield from tariffs given history and challenges to other FTA partners tho agsiw.org/the-bahraini-e…

Video – Book Talk: The Development of An Art History in the UAE with @SophieKazan and Kristin Diwan. agsiw.org/programs/book-…

Event 12/10: How Will Gulf Partners Seek to Manage Relations With Trump 2.0? with Mohammed Baharoon, Kristin Diwan, and Bader Al-Saif بدر السيف, moderated by Hussein Ibish. Register now. agsiw.org/programs/how-w…

Hosting the World Cup will be a huge opportunity for Saudi Arabia, supporting Vision 2030 reforms. While preparations for the tournament will be costly, they will boost economic growth and could spur further social change. – Tim Callen agsiw.org/saudi-arabia-o…

Happening NOW: An inside look at Gulf sovereign wealth funds with Diego Lopez and Robert Mogielnicki agsiw.org/programs/follo…

New to AGSI: Rebecca Anne Proctor highlights the Gulf turn toward vernacular architecture - creating human & community-driven environments with an eye toward local tradition & sustainability. Very different from isolated glass towers! 1/2 agsiw.org/the-rise-of-ve…

Video – Follow the Money: Unpacking GCC Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Activity with Diego Lopez and Robert Mogielnicki. agsiw.org/programs/follo…

Event 1/23: Outlook 2025: What Will the New Year Bring for the Gulf Region and U.S.-Gulf Relations? with Ali Alfoneh علی آلفونه, Kristin Diwan, Hussein Ibish, Robert Mogielnicki, Amb. William Roebuck, and Doug Silliman. Register now. agsiw.org/programs/outlo…

What does Donald J. Trump mean for the #MiddleEast? The National 's asks Doug Silliman & me: thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025… AGSI Gulf Int'l Forum National Council on US-Arab Relations U.S. Central Command U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs SOAS Middle East Institute Middle East Institute Syria Source IranSource MEPS Forum KFCRIS Chatham House MENA

Video – Outlook 2025: What Will the New Year Bring for the Gulf Region and U.S.-Gulf Relations? with Kristin Diwan, Robert Mogielnicki, Ambassador William Roebuck, and Ambassador Doug Silliman, moderated by Raymond E. Karam. agsiw.org/programs/outlo…

Pleased to share my new article with AGSI “Discovering New Gold: Culture and the Future of Saudi-U.S. Relations.” Eighty years after the historic Quincy meeting between King Abdulaziz and President Roosevelt, I explore how cultural diplomacy, creative industries,

The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington acknowledges with great sadness the passing of Ambassador Frank G. Wisner, who died February 24 from complications related to lung cancer. Ambassador Wisner was AGSIW’s founding board chair and was serving as board chair emeritus at

Read the best, most extensive analysis of Israel’s attacks on Iran from scholars and experts of the AGSI which covers #USA #UAE #Saudi #Iran and other points of view on the security, political, and economic implications you need to know about.

Formal statements from Gulf states on the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (in order of issuance).🧵 Honestly nothing particularly noteworthy/out of line w/previous statements. All call for de-escalation w/the more forceful statements coming early from Oman, KSA, and Qatar.

Tomorrow: Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene agsi.org/events/making-…

In today's edition of the #IranMediaReview, Ali Alfoneh علی آلفونه analyzes Iranian official and media commentary about Iran’s future after the cease-fire with Israel and the United States. agsi.org/analysis/fragi…

Happy independence day to my American friends  🇺🇸

Qatar continues to dominate LNG markets through its low-cost structure and long-term contractual approach, while Saudi Arabia and the UAE have hedged against U.S. competition by investing directly in U.S. LNG infrastructure. John Calabrese agsi.org/analysis/what-…

Many thanks to AGSI for publishing my article which analyzes the impact of the 12-day #Iran-#Israel war on #Tehran’s relationship with #China. agsi.org/analysis/missi…

In today's edition of the #IranMediaReview Ali Alfoneh علی آلفونه evaluates Iranian officials’ responses to European countries reinstating sanctions on Iran. agsi.org/analysis/iran-…