Regional Affairs

Gulf Arab states are yet again watching on the sidelines as other powers shape their present and future strategic environment.

On October 18, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the lives of Gulf women, exploring how Gulf women negotiate spaces through their writing and focusing on women’s narratives.

On October 17, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the implications of regional conflict and the U.S. presidential election on oil prices.

GCC states will see advantages and disadvantages from either outcome in the U.S. presidential election but will rely on the persistence of long-standing ties.

Modi’s strategy in his third term reveals a deliberate effort to maintain strategic autonomy while navigating the complex and volatile Middle East.

On October 3, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the repercussions of Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.

Undeterred by the politically and militarily decapitated Hezbollah, Israel is free to target critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, and Iran's perceived weakness may fuel domestic opposition.

On October 9, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the U.S. presidential election and what it means for U.S.-Middle East policy.