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Regional Affairs

Can the Middle East Help Make America Great Again?

As President-elect Trump returns to the White House, he will find a transformed Gulf region, brimming with confidence and initiative; the best way to tap this energy is to consult the region and take on board the regional perspectives.

Briefing for Kuwaiti Diplomats

On November 22, AGSIW hosted a briefing for a delegation of Kuwaiti diplomats.

Tougher Sanctions on Iran May Help Other OPEC+ Producers

The global oil market will be challenging for OPEC+ members in 2025, although the likelihood of tougher sanctions on Iranian oil exports under the Trump administration may create space for production increases by other OPEC+ members.

Toward a Strategic Partnership? Takeaways From the First EU-GCC Summit

On November 27, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Luigi Di Maio, EU special representative for the Gulf region.

European Union heads of state pose with Gulf counterparts during a group photo at an EU-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, October 16. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)

First EU-GCC Summit Charts Course for Strategic Partnership

The acknowledgment of the growing interdependency between the EU and GCC and the rising diplomatic role of the Gulf Arab countries in global affairs have prompted Brussels to step up political engagement with the GCC.

Sanctions on Syria: Iran’s Economic Gains and the Gulf-U.S. Divide

On Syria, the United States risks becoming increasingly out of step with its key allies, who have moved toward diplomatic engagement.

Facing the Storm: Gulf States Build Climate Resilience

Gulf governments are working to shift their strategies from natural disaster response to preemptive resilience strategies by identifying and mitigating risks before disasters occur.

A New Silk Road: The Gulf’s Cultural Engagement With the Far East

Collaborations between the Gulf Arab states and Asia underscore a growing sentiment that culturally there is more in common between the Gulf and the Far East than there is between the Gulf and the West.