Security
Jan 9, 2020
To Leave or Not to Leave: The U.S. Security Dilemma in Iraq
The United States does not have attractive options as far as its military presence in Iraq, but it has workable ones to achieve its strategic and security goals.

Jan 6, 2020
Yemen’s Fragile Peace Efforts at Risk as Regional Tensions Spike
As Iran contemplates its response to the killing of Major General Qassim Suleimani, it will likely look to an asymmetric response employing resources in the region, such as the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Jan 3, 2020
Suleimani’s Death Draws the Gulf Region Closer to a Conflict No One Wants
Following a U.S. drone strike that killed Iran’s Quds Force chief, Gulf Arab states can help calm tensions.

Dec 13, 2019
Saudi, Emirati Economic Statecraft Secures Influence in Sudan
Saudi and Emirati efforts to preserve their position of primacy in post-transition Sudan is apparent in their willingness to assist in economic development, provide humanitarian assistance, and strengthen security cooperation with its government.

Dec 12, 2019
UAE Security Forum 2019: Reshaping the Future of the Horn of Africa
For the fourth consecutive year, AGSIW convened the UAE Security Forum, where U.S., UAE, and regional partners gathered to find creative solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

Dec 12, 2019
The Supreme Leader’s Perilous Crisis Management
As supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cannot exonerate himself from the government’s decision to adjust the fuel price, and as commander in chief, he must shoulder responsibility for the deaths, injuries, and arrests of protesters.

Dec 12, 2019
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: Four Decades of Expanded Business and Military Influence
This paper explores how the IRGC has advanced its position in Iran and how it will be affected if the current economic pressure on Iran is sustained.

Dec 6, 2019
Air Power Procurement in the Gulf: From Sparkling Mirages to Strategic Ambitions
Air power procurement in the Gulf is increasingly evolving in line with two key ambitions: power projection and economic diversification.
