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View AllBeyond the End of The Line: Rethinking Saudi Arabia’s Urban Future
The announced curtailing of The Line megaproject is an inflection point that will continue to influence Saudi Arabia as it keeps building for the future.
The New South Yemen
The Southern Transitional Council is betting that if the South can be united under its leadership it can cordon the South off from the Houthis in the North, utilize oil and gas revenue, and create a stable and functioning state.
The New Gulf IPO Playbook: Sector Diversification and Growing Investor Selectivity
The region’s landscape for initial public offerings is entering a more mature and globally aligned phase after a trend-defying boom.
Syria’s Year of Astonishing Developments
Syria’s challenge moving ahead will be the difficult effort to develop a political system that will empower Syria’s people to embrace the more pedestrian but necessary political compromises upon which inclusion and representative government are based.
Dec 12, 2025
Iranian Media Reacts to the U.S. National Security Strategy
The December 12 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights Iranian media responses to the release of the latest U.S. National Security Strategy.
Dec 9, 2025
Iranian Media Lashes Out at UAE and Bahrain Over GCC Statement
The December 9 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes Iranian media attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in response to a Gulf Cooperation Council communique.
Dec 5, 2025
Is Tehran Rethinking Its Approach to the GCC States?
The December 5 edition of the Iran Media Review examines Iranian responses to a new communique from the Gulf Cooperation Council on three contested islands and a disputed oil field.
Dec 2, 2025
Shadow of 2019 Unrest Looms Over Gasoline Subsidy Reform
The December 2 edition of the Iran Media Review explores commentary regarding the Iranian government’s proposed gas price reforms.
Putting the 2026 Saudi Budget Under the Microscope
The Saudi government projects that the budget deficit will narrow during 2026-28, but this will depend on a rebound in oil prices and tight control of spending.
Nov 19, 2025
The Saudi Trade and Investment Commitment to the United States in Perspective
The $1 trillion Saudi trade and investment commitment to the United States will be extremely difficult to achieve given the size of the Saudi economy and its current financial situation.
Jul 1, 2025
The IMF Comments on the Saudi Economy and Policy Framework
The International Monetary Fund continues to endorse the direction of economic reform in Saudi Arabia but notes that risks from oil price uncertainty and strong credit growth will need to be carefully managed to keep the economy on a strong growth trajectory.
Apr 23, 2025
Saudi Current Account in Deficit in 2024 Despite High Oil Prices
The Saudi current account moved into a small deficit in 2024 despite oil prices of $80 per barrel. A return to a surplus is unlikely unless oil revenue moves sharply higher.
Ammar Alsabban: Superman With a Saudi Accent
With passions as diverse as puppetry, podcasting, and superheroes, Ammar Alsabban is redefining the creative limits of Saudi identity.
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
Independent Researchers Are Advancing UAE History on Social Media
Independent researchers and informal collaboratives have been connecting through social media to fill in gaps in popular knowledge of the United Arab Emirates’ pre-state era.
Manama Story: Preserving the Soul of the City
The Manama Story project seeks to preserve the history of the Bahraini city, one archive at a time.
A New Gulf Partnership
In May, President Donald J. Trump embarked on a trip to the Gulf that signals a new era in U.S.-Gulf relations. AGSI's A New Gulf Partnership series explores the ways U.S. strategic relations with these countries are evolving and offers policy recommendations for the U.S. administration to maximize political and economic influence.
Nov 13, 2024
Energy and Climate Initiative
AGSIW’s Energy and Climate Initiative explores Gulf energy and climate policies, technological advances, and pressing political, social, and environmental issues ahead of COP28.
Nov 5, 2024
U.S. Presidential Election
AGSIW’s U.S. Presidential Election series explores Gulf perspectives on the 2024 election and considers how the election results may shape the future of U.S. engagement in the Gulf region.
Sep 6, 2024
Trees of the Gulf
This series looks at the vital role certain trees play in the region's collective memory, survival, and plans for the future.
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Beyond the End of The Line: Rethinking Saudi Arabia’s Urban Future
The announced curtailing of The Line megaproject is an inflection point that will continue to influence Saudi Arabia as it keeps building for the future.
The New South Yemen
The Southern Transitional Council is betting that if the South can be united under its leadership it can cordon the South off from the Houthis in the North, utilize oil and gas revenue, and create a stable and functioning state.
The New Gulf IPO Playbook: Sector Diversification and Growing Investor Selectivity
The region’s landscape for initial public offerings is entering a more mature and globally aligned phase after a trend-defying boom.
Syria’s Year of Astonishing Developments
Syria’s challenge moving ahead will be the difficult effort to develop a political system that will empower Syria’s people to embrace the more pedestrian but necessary political compromises upon which inclusion and representative government are based.
Is the Sudan Conflict Ripe for Resolution?
The recent visit by the Saudi crown prince to Washington turbocharged prospects for U.S.-led mediation on Sudan, but the case for skepticism remains compelling.
Diverging Paths: Gulf Critical Mineral Strategies
Gulf states are active in the critical mineral sector, but their approaches and strategies vary widely.
