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View AllDiverging Paths: Gulf Critical Mineral Strategies
Gulf states are active in the critical mineral sector, but their approaches and strategies vary widely.
The Saudi Nuclear Gambit: Atomic Leverage and the U.S. Red Line
The U.S.-Saudi deal prioritizes nuclear pragmatism, transparency, and U.S. oversight to preserve a critical strategic alliance and maintain technological preeminence in the face of escalating competition from Moscow and Beijing.
Blueprints for Autonomy: Turkey and the Gulf Partnership on Defense Industrialization
As the Gulf states pursue defense localization and seek to reduce dependence on the United States and Europe, Ankara offers cost-effective technology and a model of how to build capacity.
19 min read
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
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.
Nov 25, 2025
Tehran Reacts to Assassination of Lebanese Hezbollah Commander
The November 25 edition of the Iran Media Review examines Iranian reactions to Israel’s killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, Lebanese Hezbollah's chief of staff.
Nov 21, 2025
Iran’s State-Censored Media on Saudi Mediation Between Tehran and Washington
The November 21 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights Iranian commentary on U.S.-Iranian relations and considers the possibility of Saudi mediation.
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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Diverging Paths: Gulf Critical Mineral Strategies
Gulf states are active in the critical mineral sector, but their approaches and strategies vary widely.
The Saudi Nuclear Gambit: Atomic Leverage and the U.S. Red Line
The U.S.-Saudi deal prioritizes nuclear pragmatism, transparency, and U.S. oversight to preserve a critical strategic alliance and maintain technological preeminence in the face of escalating competition from Moscow and Beijing.
Blueprints for Autonomy: Turkey and the Gulf Partnership on Defense Industrialization
As the Gulf states pursue defense localization and seek to reduce dependence on the United States and Europe, Ankara offers cost-effective technology and a model of how to build capacity.
19 min read
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
Firmer Details Emerge on U.S.-Gulf AI Cooperation
U.S. authorizations for exporting advanced chips to the leading Gulf technology firms is sure to please regional authorities, who will push to broaden and accelerate technology collaboration with the United States.
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed?
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a joint declaration cementing U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation, but they have yet to settle the more divisive issues, mainly domestic enrichment.
