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Why the Gulf Arab States Matter So Much – But Decide So Little
The Gulf Arab states have discovered that wealth without hard power, and alliance without political influence, leave them exposed to other countries' wars.
The Squeeze on Erbil
The war in Iran both underscores the urgency and will delay action on a U.S.-brokered Peshmerga-Baghdad redeployment in the disputed territories.
Air and Missile Defense in the Gulf
The war is demonstrating that missile defense can blunt Iran’s strategy – but only if the United States and its regional partners ensure that their defenses can keep pace with the scale and speed of future conflicts.
Iran War Tests Oman’s Foreign Policy
Iranian attacks on Omani ports and oil tankers are straining Oman’s long-standing “friend to all” regional foreign policy, but Muscat still has a part to play in achieving peace.
Mar 25, 2026
10:00am - 11:30am
UAE Space Ambitions: Building the Space Industrial Base
On March 25, AGSI will host a discussion on UAE space development.
Mar 31, 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Book Talk: West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East
On March 31, AGSI will host a discussion on the Middle East's integration with Asia.
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Mar 18, 2026
In Its Conflict With the United States and Israel, Does Escalation Favor Iran?
On March 18, AGSI hosted a discussion on the escalation of the Iran war.
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Mar 17, 2026
Investing Through Uncertainty: Capital, Technology, and the Future of Gulf Markets
On March 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on Gulf economic advancement.
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Mar 11, 2026
Shockwaves From Iran: Implications for Energy Markets and the Global Economy
On March 11, AGSI hosted a discussion on global energy and economic market volatility.
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Mar 5, 2026
Caught in the Crossfire: Iraq and the Expanding Regional War
On March 5, AGSI hosted a discussion on Iraq's internal and external challenges in navigating the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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Mar 2, 2026
After the Shock: Implications of the U.S.–Israeli Strikes and Iran’s Leadership Transition
On March 2, AGSI hosted a discussion on the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Feb 17, 2026
Global Energy Dynamics 2026: Oil, Politics, and Power Plays From Washington to the Gulf
On February 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on the geopolitics of the global energy market.
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Feb 3, 2026
A Conversation With the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Constantinos Kombos
On February 3, AGSI hosted a conversation with Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos.
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Jan 8, 2026
Outlook 2026: Prospects and Priorities for U.S.-Gulf Relations in the Year Ahead
On January 8, AGSI hosted a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year.
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Dec 18, 2025
Narrative Lens: Remaking Space and Photographic Possibilities
On December 18, AGSI hosted a unique event to close the exhibition “Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene.”
Speakers
Robert Mogielnicki
Non-Resident Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Ali Alfoneh
Senior Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Abbas Kadhim
Senior Resident Scholar and Director, Iraq Program, AGSI
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.
Abu Dhabi’s Big Bid on Culture
Alongside its bid to become a regional and global economic powerhouse, the UAE capital is also rising as a new global capital for culture.
Outlook 2026: Prospects and Priorities for U.S.-Gulf Relations in the Year Ahead
On January 8, AGSI hosted a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year.
