Saudi Arabia
Oct 6, 2022
In New York, Saudis Dust Off Their Plan for Peace With Israel
The Arab Peace Initiative provides important clues to Saudi foreign policy calculations, even as controversy over OPEC+ oil production cuts diverts attention to Saudi oil policy.

Sep 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s National Day(s): An Evolving State-Formation Narrative
National day celebrations have become a crucial element in the ongoing construction of Saudi Arabia’s national narrative, highlighting the centrality of the ruling family and its legacy in the establishment of the state.

Aug 29, 2022
Saudi Arabia – Reluctant Vassal, Emerging Ally: Russian Propaganda Messaging
Russian propaganda media seeks to portray Saudi Arabia as a case example for both strong and weakening U.S. influence.

Aug 8, 2022
Sawtasura Captures the Voice and Lyrical Heritage of Saudi Women
Documenting the voice and lyrical heritage of Saudi women, the Sawtasura crowdsourcing platform opens new windows for historians.

Jul 25, 2022
The Meccan Modernist: Hatem Alzahrani, Poetry, and a New Saudi Synthesis
For Saudi poet Hatem Alzahrani, overcoming dualities is essential when understanding his own work and that of other Arabs.

Jul 20, 2022
Oil Price Rally Resumes After Biden Leaves Saudi Arabia
The U.S. president got promises but no firm commitments on an oil production increase during his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Jul 14, 2022
Videos – Understanding Global Political Violence: Iraq and Saudi Arabia
On May 31, AGSIW hosted researchers and guests from the Chicago Project on Security and Threats to present findings and insights into political violence across the globe for 2021.

Jul 5, 2022
Investing in Geography: Will the Saudi Bid to Become a Logistics Hub Pay Dividends?
With more than 1,400 miles of coast overlooking two of the busiest global shipping routes and a unique geographic position connecting three continents, Saudi Arabia has placed logistics at the core of its economic diversification agenda.
