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Regional Affairs

Israel’s Next Government and the Future of Relations With the Gulf

On November 12, AGSI will host a discussion on Israel's elections and the prospects for Israel's relations with the Gulf.

A pedestrian passes a campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and his main rival, opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot, with a message in Hebrew that reads "The race is tight," October 23, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

A Gulf-European Pathway to Middle Power AI

Gulf partnerships offer a practical way for European countries to expand capacity and diversify compute providers.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, center, is welcomed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, left, and French businesswoman Clara Chappaz at the Grand Palais during the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, February 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

Who Bears the Risk in Gulf Pipeline Deals?

Gulf producers have raised billions of dollars by selling stakes in pipeline revenue while retaining ownership and operational control. But what happens when the pipelines stop working?

A satellite image shows damage at a Saudi oil facility serving the East-West pipeline, in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia, September 16. (Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS)

The Gulf Today: A Discussion in Memory of Aziz Alghashian

On November 4, AGSI and the Middle East Institute will co-host a discussion on the state of the Gulf region.

Risky Business: China’s Houthi Dilemma

China’s ties with Yemen’s Houthis could bolster Beijing’s regional ambitions, but they also risk drawing it into conflicts that complicate its broader strategic goals.

A man walks past mock drones put on display in Tahreer Square in Sanaa, Yemen, September 15. (REUTERS/Adel Al Khader)

Is the Houthi-Saudi Conflict the Start of a Broader Regional War?

On October 28, AGSI hosted a discussion on the connection between the Houthi-Saudi conflict and the Iran war.

A billboard displays portraits of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Karachi, Pakistan, August 9. (REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro)

The Houthi Strategy to Break Saudi Resolve

Why have the Houthis chosen to escalate now, and what do they hope to accomplish by bringing the confrontation directly to Saudi soil?

Houthi supporters chant slogans during an armed tribal rally in Sanaa, Yemen October 7. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)

The Domestic Considerations of Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds

The trendline of growing domestic roles for regional sovereign wealth funds is coming into sharper focus.

The city skyline with Burj Khalifa is silhouetted during sunset in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 15. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)