Regional Affairs
May 9, 2025
OPEC+ Tests the Shale Sector
OPEC+ producers are increasing output in the face of a global economic downtown. This will be a major test for non-OPEC producers, but OPEC+ seems confident that time is on its side.
May 7, 2025
Will Trump’s Visit Mark a New Chapter in U.S.-Saudi Relations?
On May 15, AGSI will host a discussion on Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.
May 2, 2025
Rethinking Gulf Water Security
True water security in the Gulf involves finding a balance between water security and tradeoffs with other goals.
May 1, 2025
From Petrodollar Partners to Geo-Economic Rivals? Washington and the Arab Gulf States
On May 8, AGSIW hosted a discussion on how U.S. geoeconomic policy is reshaping ties with Gulf states.
Apr 28, 2025
A Conversation With Ambassador Michael Ratney
On April 22, AGSI hosted a conversation with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
Apr 24, 2025
Trade Tensions and Tariffs: IEA, EIA, and OPEC Slash Global Oil Demand Forecasts
Global demand forecasts by leading agencies have diverged sharply, reflecting a deepening sense of uncertainty about the future path of the global economy.
Apr 21, 2025
Gulf Economies and the Tariff Storm
Trump’s tariff agenda may complicate Gulf governments’ capabilities to advance key policy initiatives and strategic economic partnerships, including Gulf investments in the United States.
Apr 17, 2025
AGSI x Culture Summit: A New World History: Nonhuman Perspectives in Gulf Art
On April 29, AGSI will convene a session on alternative histories in art at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.
