Houthi terror designation, U.S.-Saudi relations, investment in Oman, and more.
The DhowFebruary 10, 2025
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Upcoming Event
U.S. and the Middle East Under Trump 2.0Tuesday February 11 | 3:30 - 5:00 pm GST | Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, Abu Dhabi | In Person Only
RegisterOn February 11, AGSIW and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy will co-host a discussion with Amb. Douglas A. Silliman, Kristin Smith Diwan, and Robert Mogielnicki, moderated by Amb. Husain Haqqani, on the new Trump administration's foreign policy in the Middle East.
Oman’s Bid to Attract Investment Robert MasonAs Oman pursues its Vision 2040 reform agenda, many opportunities could stem from closer economic and long-term alignment with neighbors and other major trading partners.
Trump’s Gaza Proposal Was Gibberish. The Assault on Palestinian Dreams Was Real Hussein Ibish via MSNBCAt a borderline surreal press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald J. Trump stunned the world by insisting the United States should “own” the Gaza Strip while the 2.2 million Palestinians living there should be permanently relocated outside of their homeland.
Presidential Memorandum: Trump Regrets, Tehran Rejoices
The February 7 edition of the Iran Media Review discusses Iranian official and media responses to Trump’s press conference reimposing a “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran.
Renewed Trump Optimism in Tehran The February 4 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights remarks by Iranian officials and commentary from political analysts showing an Iranian interest in negotiations with the United States.Subscribe to the Iran Media Review Recap.
After Assad: What’s Next for Syria and the Region?On February 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Elizabeth Dent, Ibrahim Hamidi, and Amb. William Roebuck, moderated by Hussein Ibish, on the collapse of the Assad regime and the future of Syria.
AGSIW in the Gulf
A delegation from AGSIW traveled to the Gulf and co-hosted a workshop on the future of U.S.-UAE relations at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi. The group included AGSIW President Amb. Douglas A. Silliman, Executive Vice President Amb. William Roebuck, and Senior Resident Scholars Kristin Smith Diwan and Robert Mogielnicki.
In the Media
NPR: Hussein Ibish commented on the likelihood of Trump's plan for Gaza.
France 24: In an interview, Kristin Smith Diwan discussed the Trump administration's policy in Gaza and Israel-Saudi normalization.
C4SSA: Amb. William Roebuck served on a Syria-focused panel held at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, hosted by the nonprofit Citizens for a Secure and Safe America. The discussion focused on how recent developments in Syria impact U.S. national interests.
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