Arab Gulf States Institute
May 19, 2025
A Golden Age for U.S.-Gulf Relations? Assessing President Trump’s Middle East Tour
On May 19, AGSI will host a discussion on Trump's visit to the Gulf.
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Assessing the U.S. Military Response to the Houthis: Implications for Yemen and Red Sea Security
On May 20, AGSI will host a discussion on the United States' policy toward the Houthis.
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May 15, 2025
Will Trump’s Visit Mark a New Chapter in U.S.-Saudi Relations?
On May 15, AGSI hosted a discussion on Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
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May 12, 2025
U.S.-UAE Relations: A Conversation With H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash
On May 13, AGSI and MEI co-hosted a private discussion with H.E. Anwar Gargash.
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May 8, 2025
From Petrodollar Partners to Geo-Economic Rivals? Washington and the Arab Gulf States
On May 8, AGSIW hosted a discussion on how U.S. geoeconomic policy is reshaping ties with Gulf states.
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Apr 29, 2025
AGSI x Culture Summit: A New World History: Nonhuman Perspectives in Gulf Art
On April 29, AGSI will convene a session on alternative histories in art at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.
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Apr 29, 2025
The Real Deal? Are Washington and Tehran Closer to a Compromise?
On April 29, AGSI hosted a discussion on the U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations.
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Apr 22, 2025
A Conversation With Ambassador Michael Ratney
On April 22, AGSI hosted a conversation with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
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Exploring Oman’s History, Culture, and Cuisine: A Conversation With Chef Dina Macki
In her latest book, Bahari, meaning “ocean” in Swahili, chef Dina Macki embarks on a culinary exploration of the rich flavors and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal. An Omani Zanzibari chef who...
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Mar 18, 2025
The Opportunities and Risks of Industrial Policy in the Gulf
On March 18, AGSI hosted a discussion on industrialization in the Gulf.
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Mar 11, 2025
Digitalization, Growth, and Diversification in the Gulf
On March 11, AGSIW hosted a discussion on digital transformation and economic diversification efforts in the GCC countries.
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It’s Official: Trump and the Gulf Arab Countries Deeply Love Each Other
It was win-win-win-win without any apparent pitfalls in Trump's three-day tour of the Gulf.
Key Role of Gulf States in India-Pakistan Mediation
Vigorous diplomatic efforts by Gulf stakeholders, particularly Saudi Arabia, helped put an end to an escalating military confrontation between the two South Asian neighbors.
The Yemen Deal
Both the United States and the Houthis needed a deal for different reasons. But the deal won’t create any sort of lasting or sustainable framework for peace in the Red Sea.
Ambition, Investment, Collaboration: Trump’s Visit Redefines U.S.-UAE Tech
Trump’s visit to the UAE, centered on artificial intelligence, investment, and defense, will not only highlight the scale of Emirati aspirations but also reveal the complex interplay of state, business, and family networks now shaping the U.S.-UAE relationship.
Rahina: A Jeweler’s Ode to Dhofari Heritage
Through Rahina, Fatma al-Najjar is exploring her Dhofari heritage and tapping into ancestral memories, one piece of jewelry at a time.
AGSI x Culture Summit: A New World History: Nonhuman Perspectives in Gulf Art
On April 29, AGSI will convene a session on alternative histories in art at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.
Independent Researchers Are Advancing UAE History on Social Media
Independent researchers and informal collaboratives have been connecting through social media to fill in gaps in popular knowledge of the United Arab Emirates’ pre-state era.
Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba
President Emeritus and Distinguished Fellow, AGSI
Anna L. Jacobs
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI
Gregory D. Johnsen
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Robert Mogielnicki
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
