Regional Affairs
May 22, 2025
Trump Decision on Syria Sanctions: Rough Road Ahead for Syria’s Oil Production
The lifting of U.S. sanctions could pave the way for the eventual return of oil and gas revenue for Syria, but the road to recovery will be long.
May 21, 2025
Turkish-Saudi Convergence in the New Middle East
The emerging Turkish-Saudi entente, forged around shared interests and a common strategic vision, could shift the balance of power in the Middle East.
May 19, 2025
It’s Official: Trump and the Gulf Arab Countries Deeply Love Each Other
It was win-win-win-win without any apparent pitfalls in Trump's three-day tour of the Gulf.
May 19, 2025
A Golden Age for U.S.-Gulf Relations? Assessing President Trump’s Middle East Tour
On May 19, AGSI will host a discussion on Trump's visit to the Gulf.
May 16, 2025
Key Role of Gulf States in India-Pakistan Mediation
Vigorous diplomatic efforts by Gulf stakeholders, particularly Saudi Arabia, helped put an end to an escalating military confrontation between the two South Asian neighbors.
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 hosted 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.
