Regional Affairs
Jan 15, 2025
Qatar’s Adroit Post-October 7 Diplomacy
Qatar appears to have turned a serious potential liability, its long-standing support for Hamas, into diplomatic advantage.
Jan 9, 2025
Follow the Money: Unpacking GCC Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment Activity
On January 16, AGSIW will host a discussion on the evolution of Gulf sovereign wealth fund investment.
Dec 26, 2024
Assad’s Fall Prompts Initial Gulf Unity but Differences and Concerns Are Emerging
Gulf states met the Syrian regime’s fall with unity and pragmatism. But already differences are emerging in response to the political transition and the possibility of chaos, extremism, and a feeble state unable to preserve its territorial integrity.
Dec 19, 2024
For the OPEC+ Oil Producers, a Year of Caution Paid Off
As 2024 comes to a close, oil markets remain under a cloud of uncertainty shaped by geopolitical risks, weaker-than-expected Chinese demand, and an evolving energy transition landscape.
Dec 13, 2024
Trump 2.0: Oil Market Implications for the Gulf States
As Trump seeks to maximize U.S. oil and gas output and choke off Iran’s oil exports, he will have no qualms about leaning into oil market issues.
Dec 13, 2024
Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges for the GCC Countries Amid Regional Turbulence
On December 19, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the GCC countries' economic outlook for 2025.
Dec 9, 2024
The Domestic and Regional Impact of the Political Earthquake in Syria
The map of Syria has undergone a shocking revision, and domestic instability and retribution, with broader regional fallout, remain possible, even as diplomats engage and hope for the best.
Dec 4, 2024
How Will Gulf Partners Seek to Manage Relations With Trump 2.0?
On December 10, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the future U.S.-Gulf relations under the incoming Trump administration.
