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Sovereign Wealth in Wartime
Despite billions of dollars in infrastructure damage and economic loss, Gulf sovereign wealth funds are still investing in clean energy projects as a pathway to resilience.
The Impact of the Iran War on the Saudi Economy
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has led to slower economic growth and disrupted trade in Saudi Arabia, but to date inflation has been unaffected.
The Geoeconomics of the UAE’s New Free Zone for Defense
The announcement of a new defense-focused free zone in Abu Dhabi emerges at a moment of acute national security concern but relies on an established economic development playbook.
Can Yemen Help Bypass the Strait of Hormuz?
A Gulf-Yemen energy corridor could reshape the Arabian Peninsula. But it cannot happen without a durable political settlement involving the Houthis and other Yemeni factions.
Jun 4, 2026
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Screening of Iraqi Film “The President’s Cake”
On June 4, AGSI and the National Museum of Asian Art will co-host a screening of “The President’s Cake.”
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May 20, 2026
Toxic Spillover: Conflict and Environmental Risk in the Gulf
On May 20, AGSI hosted a discussion on the environmental impacts of the Iran conflict.
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May 12, 2026
Book Talk: Realizing Saudi Vision 2030: Governance, Institutions and Human Capital Development
On May 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on the implementation of Vision 2030.
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May 12, 2026
Iraq in a New Middle East: Government Formation and Regional Challenges
On May 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on the new government in Iraq.
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Apr 30, 2026
Kuwait Reception
On April 30, AGSI hosted a special reception honoring the diplomats and staff recently evacuated from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.
Apr 21, 2026
Inside Iran’s Wartime Leadership: Power, Succession, and Regime Stability
On April 21, AGSI hosted a discussion on the evolution of Iran's leadership during the war.
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Apr 15, 2026
Iran at the Intersection: Conflict, Technology, and Digital Control
On April 15, AGSI hosted a private workshop on understanding how the dynamics of Iran's defense technology, information control, and geopolitical competition connect, led by Visiting Scholar Sara Bazoobandi.
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Apr 14, 2026
Planning for Postwar Recovery: Economic Outlooks and Policy Responses for the GCC
On April 14, AGSI hosted a discussion on how the Gulf Arab states can transition from crisis management to position themselves for sustainable postconflict growth.
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Apr 13, 2026
Assessing the U.S.-Iranian Truce and First Round of Negotiations
On April 13, AGSI hosted a discussion on the recently announced U.S.-Iranian two-week cease-fire.
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Apr 8, 2026
What Do Houthi Attacks on Israel Mean for the Iran War?
On April 8, AGSI hosted a discussion on the Houthis' involvement in the Iran war.
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Mar 31, 2026
Book Talk: West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East
On March 31, AGSI hosted a discussion on the Middle East's integration with Asia.
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Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
May 14, 2026
Al Hadath TV: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed President Trump‘s visit to China, its impact on the conflict with Iran, the prospects for a return to large scale bombardment of Iran by Israel and/or the United States, and the extent to which Washington and Beijing differ on the war.
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Anna L. Jacobs
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI; Gulf Regional Advisor, European Institute of Peace
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Robert Mogielnicki
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Ali Alfoneh
Senior Fellow, AGSI
Abbas Kadhim
Senior Resident Scholar and Director, Iraq Program, AGSI
Screening of Iraqi Film “The President’s Cake”
On June 4, AGSI and the National Museum of Asian Art will co-host a screening of “The President’s Cake.”
Resilient by Design: Infrastructure and the Future of UAE Urbanism
Rather than pursuing the next iconic tower or artificial island, the UAE’s urban development model is shifting toward systems that are less visible but more essential.
Beyond the Cube: Rethinking Urban Ambition in Riyadh
If the first phase of Vision 2030 was designed to capture imagination and reposition the kingdom globally, the next phase may focus on livability and affordability.
