Engagement
View AllJun 28, 2025
AGSI is the go-to source for prominent outlets for expert commentary on the Gulf.
AGSI’s influence crosses borders, solidifying the institute’s role as a leading organization for innovative thinking and expertise on the politics, economies, and cultures of the Gulf.
All Engagement
Outreach
Nov 5, 2025
In Damascus, Amb. William Roebuck met with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s November 10 meeting with President Donald J. Trump, Syria’s relations with Gulf countries, and broader diplomatic issues. He also met with Syrian businessmen to discuss the Syrian economy and the need for the United States to repeal Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act sanctions, given outside investors have not been sufficiently reassured by temporary U.S. waivers of the sanctions. Roebuck also met Western diplomats recently returned to Damascus.
Media
Nov 4, 2025
The World: Hussein Ibish discussed the late former Vice President Dick Cheney’s role in the liberation of Kuwait and creation of a large international and Arab coalition to oust the Iraqi occupation in 1991, in contrast to his later policies as vice president and the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
The World
