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How the Houthis Fight, Negotiate, and Win
The Houthis don’t win because they are smarter or better fighters than their adversaries. They win because they are focused and unified, while their opponents tend to be divided and distracted.
A Gulf-European Pathway to Middle Power AI
Gulf partnerships offer a practical way for European countries to expand capacity and diversify compute providers.
Who Bears the Risk in Gulf Pipeline Deals?
Gulf producers have raised billions of dollars by selling stakes in pipeline revenue while retaining ownership and operational control. But what happens when the pipelines stop working?
Vision 2030 and the Limits of Economic Resilience
Can the strategies intended to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience withstand a broader and more geographically dispersed security crisis?
Nov 4, 2026
10:00am - 11:30am
The Gulf Today: A Discussion in Memory of Aziz Alghashian
On November 4, AGSI and the Middle East Institute will co-host a discussion on the state of the Gulf region.
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Nov 12, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Israel’s Next Government and the Future of Relations With the Gulf
On November 12, AGSI will host a discussion on Israel's elections and the prospects for Israel's relations with the Gulf.
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Oct 29, 2026
AGSI Student Open House and Reception
On October 29, AGSI will host an open house to welcome students studying or interested in the Gulf and Middle East.
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Oct 28, 2026
Is the Houthi-Saudi Conflict the Start of a Broader Regional War?
On October 28, AGSI hosted a discussion on the connection between the Houthi-Saudi conflict and the Iran war.
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Oct 6, 2026
Is the U.S.-Iran Stalemate a “New Normal” or the Prelude to Another Explosion?
On October 6, AGSI hosted a discussion on the U.S.-Iran stalemate and the prospects for a cease-fire.
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Sep 30, 2026
Roundtable With Iraqi Foreign Minister H.E. Fuad Hussein
On September 30, AGSI hosted a private roundtable with H.E. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, foreign minister of the Republic of Iraq.
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Sep 24, 2026
Saudi Arabia and Israel: Prospects for Normalization
On September 24, AGSI hosted a private roundtable with Aziz Alghashian on Saudi Arabia and Israel's prospects for the normalization of relations.
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Sep 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Recalibration?
On September 15, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's positioning within the emerging regional political and security order.
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Yemen’s Strategic Reckoning? The Houthis and the Expanding Regional War
On September 10, AGSI hosted a discussion on the latest escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
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Sep 9, 2026
Preparing for the Gulf’s Economic Infrastructure Buildout
On September 9, AGSI hosted a discussion on Gulf infrastructure development post-Iran war.
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Operation Economic Outcast: Will Economic Pressure on Iran Work, and Are the Gulf Countries On Board?
On September 2, AGSI hosted a discussion on the new U.S. sanctions against Iran.
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AGSI Student Open House and Reception
On October 29, AGSI will host an open house to welcome students studying or interested in the Gulf and Middle East.
From Basra 2023 to Jeddah 2026: Football, Soft Power, and Gulf Ambitions
As host of Gulf Cup 27, Saudi Arabia won its first trophy in over 20 years while demonstrating how sports can project soft power and foster connections.
Gaming in the Gulf
The Esports World Cup’s staging in Paris showcased Saudi Arabia’s global gaming ambitions, and the booming sector is also helping to narrow the regional gender gap in technology and entertainment.
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Robert Mogielnicki
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Ali Alfoneh
Senior Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Abbas Kadhim
Senior Resident Scholar and Director, Iraq Program, AGSI
