Security
Dec 4, 2019
The Seas as the Next Frontier: Is Maritime Security in the Gulf a Flashpoint or Starting Point?
On December 4, AGSIW hosted a panel discussion on the issue of maritime security in the Gulf.
Nov 12, 2019
Macron Diplomacy: A Jovian Prince in the Gulf
The French president has a number of qualities that appeal to many Gulf leaders, which may help explain his recent success in bringing France, and Europe, to the forefront of different diplomatic initiatives in the region.
Nov 12, 2019
Iran Reactivates Fordow Uranium Enrichment Center
Reactivating the Fordow uranium enrichment center is neither the first nor the last countermeasure of Tehran’s against Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign.
Nov 5, 2019
Saudi-Indian Ties: Looking Beyond the Bilateral
Saudi Arabia and India are strengthening their strategic partnership, but their ties involve the interplay of other countries.
Oct 31, 2019
Saudi-Brokered Deal Defuses Tensions in Yemen’s South, But Security Challenges Linger
The Saudi-brokered bargain, referred to as the Riyadh Agreement, is a significant breakthrough that, if successful, will prevent the fragmentation of the country and avert a new civil war.
Oct 24, 2019
Putin’s Visit to the Gulf Puts Growing Russian Influence on Display
The pageantry that greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reflects the “quantum leap” in relations since his last state visit.
Oct 10, 2019
Can a 19th Century Maritime Truce Help Ease 21st Century Tensions in the Gulf?
The 1835 Maritime Truce between the tribal chiefs of the southern Gulf littoral could provide a model for reducing conflict and establishing a more secure Gulf.
Oct 10, 2019
With Heightened Tensions in the Gulf, Iran Seeks Its Own Partners
Announcing planned naval exercises with Russia and China, Tehran is demonstrating that it is cautiously choosing its actions in its ongoing feud with Washington and Riyadh.
