Arab Gulf States Institute
Assessing Iranian, U.S., and Gulf Reactions and Options Following Israel’s Unprecedented Attack on Iran
On June 16, AGSI will host a discussion on Israel's attack on Iran.
Speakers
Jun 24, 2025
9:00am - 2:30pm
Petro Diplomacy 2025: The GCC Energy Sector: Transformation, Diversification, and Global Ambition
On June 24, AGSI will convene its Petro Diplomacy conference for the 11th consecutive year.
Jun 26, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene
On June 26, AGSI will open a photography exhibition showcasing the work of 15 contemporary photographers from across the Gulf.
Jun 24, 2025
9:00am - 2:30pm
Petro Diplomacy 2025: The GCC Energy Sector: Transformation, Diversification, and Global Ambition
On June 24, AGSI will convene its Petro Diplomacy conference for the 11th consecutive year.
Jun 12, 2025
Yemen at a Crossroads: Navigating Political Shifts and Economic Turmoil
On June 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on developments in Yemen.
Speakers
Jun 3, 2025
A Conversation With Ambassador Claire Le Flécher
On June 3, AGSI hosted a conversation with Ambassador Claire Le Flécher, the former French ambassador to Kuwait.
Speakers
May 27, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Sports Ambitions: Diversification and Sustainability?
On May 27, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's investment in sports.
Speakers
Assessing the U.S. Military Response to the Houthis: Implications for Yemen and Red Sea Security
On May 20, AGSI hosted a discussion on the United States' policy toward the Houthis.
Speakers
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.
Speakers
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.
Speakers
May 13, 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.
Speakers
Iran Is Attacked, the Gulf Reacts
AGSI explains what Israel’s sudden and massive attack on Iran is likely to mean for Gulf Arab states, Iran, the United States, and global and regional economies.
34 min read
The Next Battlefield: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Evolution of Military Threats
As AI capabilities increasingly converge with cyber warfare, military superiority will depend not on troop numbers or weapons platforms but on algorithmic advantages and digital resilience.
10 min read
The Gulf in the New Energy Order
As Gulf states expand their influence across supply chains, fuel types, and geopolitical alliances, the choices made today will define the region’s role in the new energy order and the emerging world that surrounds it.
Trump’s MAGA Bid Helps the Gulf Become More Global
President Trump’s Gulf visit has highlighted how the United States can craft a creative policy centered on peace, regional stability, and cooperation.
7 min read
Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene
On June 26, AGSI will open a photography exhibition showcasing the work of 15 contemporary photographers from across the Gulf.
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.
10 min read
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.
Bader Al-Saif
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI; Assistant Professor of History, Kuwait University
Robert Mogielnicki
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
