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Yemen’s Continuing Crack-Up
The STC’s failed attempt at independence likely means that Yemen won’t split along North and South lines.
The Gulf’s Return to Lebanon?
A new government and the movement to disarm a weakened Hezbollah are increasing Gulf states’ trust in Lebanon, but Gulf-Lebanese rapprochement is not yet right around the corner.
Recasting Syria After Assad: Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Shape a Gulf-Led Regional Order
Saudi Arabia’s early, front-loaded engagement in Syria is part of a preemptive strategy to shape conditions before rival actors can fill the vacuum.
Friends in Need: Morocco’s Gen Z Protests and the GCC Response
Morocco’s protests prompted gestures of support from GCC states, representing a fresh reminder of a long history of supporting each other in times of need.
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Jan 8, 2026
Outlook 2026: Prospects and Priorities for U.S.-Gulf Relations in the Year Ahead
On January 8, AGSI will host a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year.
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Dec 18, 2025
Narrative Lens: Remaking Space and Photographic Possibilities
On December 18, AGSI hosted a unique event to close the exhibition “Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene.”
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Dec 15, 2025
Looking to 2026: Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges in the GCC
On December 15, AGSI hosted a discussion on the future of Gulf economies.
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Dec 4, 2025
A Pivotal Visit: Takeaways From Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit to Washington
On December 4, AGSI hosted a discussion on the outcomes of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the United States.
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Nov 17, 2025
Book Launch: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power
On November 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on Qatar's and the United Arab Emirates' paths to prominence in the Middle East and beyond.
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Nov 12, 2025
The U.S.-Saudi Partnership Ahead of the Crown Prince’s Washington Visit
On November 12, AGSI hosted a discussion about the U.S.-Saudi partnership ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.
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Nov 4, 2025
After the Cease-Fire: The Regional Component of the Future of Gaza
On November 4, AGSI and ROPES co-hosted a discussion about regional dynamics after the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
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Oct 30, 2025
AGSI Student Open House and Reception
On October 30, AGSI hosted a student open house and reception featuring the exhibit “Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene.”
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Oct 21, 2025
Book Launch: A Political Economy of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Middle East and Asia
On October 21, AGSI hosted a discussion on the strategic economic significance of sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East-Asia investment corridor.
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Oct 20, 2025
Unpacking the Saudi-Pakistani Mutual Defense Agreement
On October 20, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi-Pakistani defense ties.
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Oct 15, 2025
A Conversation With His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi
On October 15, AGSI hosted a conversation with H.E. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Abu Dhabi’s Big Bid on Culture
Alongside its bid to become a regional and global economic powerhouse, the UAE capital is also rising as a new global capital for culture.
Outlook 2026: Prospects and Priorities for U.S.-Gulf Relations in the Year Ahead
On January 8, AGSI will host a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year.
Beyond the End of The Line: Rethinking Saudi Arabia’s Urban Future
The announced curtailing of The Line megaproject is an inflection point that will continue to influence Saudi Arabia as it keeps building for the future.
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Jan 4, 2026
CNBC: In an interview on “Access Middle East,” Amb. Douglas A. Silliman spoke about protests in Iran, the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the new U.S. National Security Strategy, and whether U.S. actions in Venezuela would affect oil markets or worry OPEC and OPEC+ members.
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Jan 1, 2026
The National: In an interview on the podcast “Beyond the Headlines,” Amb. William Roebuck discussed U.S. military actions against ISIS in Syria after the mid-December killing of three Americans near Palmyra, the possible impact on U.S. relations with the Ahmed al-Sharaa government, and the threat ISIS will pose in the future.
Abbas Kadhim
Senior Resident Scholar and Director, Iraq Program, AGSI
Said Bakr
Research Associate, AGSI
