United Arab Emirates
Jan 6, 2026
Yemen’s Continuing Crack-Up
The STC’s failed attempt at independence likely means that Yemen won’t split along North and South lines.
Dec 30, 2025
Abu Dhabi’s Big Bid on Culture
Alongside its bid to become a regional and global economic powerhouse, the UAE capital is also rising as a new global capital for culture.
Dec 23, 2025
The Gulf’s Return to Lebanon?
A new government and the movement to disarm a weakened Hezbollah are increasing Gulf states’ trust in Lebanon, but Gulf-Lebanese rapprochement is not yet right around the corner.
Dec 22, 2025
Outlook 2026: Prospects and Priorities for U.S.-Gulf Relations in the Year Ahead
On January 8, AGSI will host a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year.
Dec 5, 2025
Diverging Paths: Gulf Critical Mineral Strategies
Gulf states are active in the critical mineral sector, but their approaches and strategies vary widely.
Dec 4, 2025
Narrative Lens: Remaking Space and Photographic Possibilities
On December 18, AGSI hosted a unique event to close the exhibition “Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene.”
Dec 2, 2025
Blueprints for Autonomy: Turkey and the Gulf Partnership on Defense Industrialization
As the Gulf states pursue defense localization and seek to reduce dependence on the United States and Europe, Ankara offers cost-effective technology and a model of how to build capacity.
Nov 26, 2025
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.