Regional Affairs

On January 23, AGSIW hosted a discussion on China-Gulf relations.

Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative explores the expanding and multifaceted relations between China and Gulf Arab states.

AGSIW experts explain the regional trends they’ll be following most closely as the year unfolds.

On January 17, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the economic outlook in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Reports on Hezbollah’s fatalities provide some insight into the structure of Hezbollah’s military units and strengthen the perception of a relatively low risk of the war expanding into Lebanon.

On January 9, AGSIW hosted a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they looked ahead and assessed trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year.

Gulf state economic diversification, led by the UAE, is driving a surge in relations with South America, reinforced by shared leadership outlooks, bilateral trade, and security considerations.

Israel might try to kill Hamas leaders in Qatar, leave them alone, or even use them to help craft a postconflict order in Gaza.