AGSI
The F-35 Test: A New Era for the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Partnership
Washington and Riyadh must decide whether confronting the domestic political challenges of testing the United States’ QME doctrine or seeking an off-ramp makes more sense.
The Ties That Bind: The U.S.-Saudi Trade and Investment Relationship
Trade and investment links between the United States and Saudi Arabia appear to be growing and will get a further boost when the Saudi crown prince visits the White House on November 18.
In Washington, Mohammed bin Salman Aims to Elevate Defense Ties
Saudi leaders are seeking bilateral deals that advance the Saudi-U.S. relationship without the need for the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
LNG Heavyweights Qatar and U.S. Take Aim at EU Directive
Without mutual recognition mechanisms, Gulf exporters may face higher compliance costs and potential exclusion from European markets despite genuine emission-reduction efforts.
Nov 17, 2025
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Book Launch: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power
On November 17, AGSI will host 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.
Speakers
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.
Speakers
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.”
Speakers
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.
Speakers
Oct 20, 2025
Unpacking the Saudi-Pakistani Mutual Defense Agreement
On October 20, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi-Pakistani defense ties.
Speakers
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.
Speakers
Sep 18, 2025
Book Talk: Building the Belt and Road Initiative in the Arab World: China’s Middle East Math
On September 18, AGSI hosted a discussion on the trajectory of China's presence in the Middle East.
Speakers
Sep 17, 2025
Recognition, Annexation, and the Future of the Abraham Accords
On September 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi and French efforts to revive the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Speakers
Sep 16, 2025
Book Talk: Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History
On September 16, AGSI hosted a discussion on the roots of Iran's strategic outlook.
Speakers
Sep 4, 2025
Saudi Arabia: Sustaining Strong Growth Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
On September 4, AGSI hosted a discussion on the International Monetary Fund’s 2025 Article IV report on Saudi Arabia.
Speakers
The New Identity of “Zayed’s Children”: UAE Football’s Second Wind
Can the UAE build a sports culture that matches its global ambition?
Culture in the Saudi National Zeitgeist
Saudi Arabia’s first Cultural Investment Conference sought to convince domestic and global investors that arts and culture in the kingdom are a value proposition and to entice them to share in this project.
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.”
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Robert Mogielnicki
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Said Bakr
Research Associate, AGSI
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
