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May 20, 2026

10:00am - 11:00am

Toxic Spillover: Conflict and Environmental Risk in the Gulf

On May 20, AGSI will host a discussion on the environmental impacts of the Iran conflict.

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A man fishes near Mutrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
A man fishes near Mutrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, February 6. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

May 12, 2026

Book Talk: Realizing Saudi Vision 2030: Governance, Institutions and Human Capital Development

On May 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on the implementation of Vision 2030.

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed) (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed) (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)

May 12, 2026

Iraq in a New Middle East: Government Formation and Regional Challenges

On May 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on the new government in Iraq.

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Ali al-Zaidi, the nominee of Iraq's Coordination Framework for prime minister, stand with political figures during a ceremony where Zaidi was tasked with forming a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 27. (Iraqi President Media Office/Handout via REUTERS)
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Ali al-Zaidi, the nominee of Iraq's Coordination Framework for prime minister, stand with political figures during a ceremony where Zaidi was tasked with forming a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 27. (Iraqi President Media Office/Handout via REUTERS)

Apr 30, 2026

Kuwait Reception

On April 30, AGSI hosted a special reception honoring the diplomats and staff recently evacuated from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.

Credit: AGSI

Apr 21, 2026

Inside Iran’s Wartime Leadership: Power, Succession, and Regime Stability

On April 21, AGSI hosted a discussion on the evolution of Iran's leadership during the war.

In this photo released by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, center right, and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center left, are greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, right, and Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, left, upon their arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 11. (Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)
In this photo released by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Iranian Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, center right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center left, are greeted by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, right, and Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, left, upon their arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 11. (Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)

Apr 15, 2026

Iran at the Intersection: Conflict, Technology, and Digital Control

On  April 15, AGSI hosted a private workshop on understanding how the dynamics of Iran's defense technology, information control, and geopolitical competition connect, led by Visiting Scholar Sara Bazoobandi.

Sara Bazoobandi

Apr 14, 2026

Planning for Postwar Recovery: Economic Outlooks and Policy Responses for the GCC

On April 14, AGSI hosted a discussion on how the Gulf Arab states can transition from crisis management to position themselves for sustainable postconflict growth.

The facade of a building in Dubai's financial district is seen partially damaged in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, March 13. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
The facade of a building in Dubai's financial district is seen partially damaged in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, March 13. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Apr 13, 2026

Assessing the U.S.-Iranian Truce and First Round of Negotiations

On April 13, AGSI hosted a discussion on the recently announced U.S.-Iranian two-week cease-fire.

The main entrance of Pakistan's foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 9. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
The main entrance of Pakistan's Foreign Ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 9. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Apr 8, 2026

What Do Houthi Attacks on Israel Mean for the Iran War?

On April 8, AGSI hosted a discussion on the Houthis' involvement in the Iran war.

Houthi supporters raise posters of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as they chant slogans against Israel and the United States during a rally in Sanaa, Yemen, March 1. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
Houthi supporters raise posters of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as they chant slogans against Israel and the United States during a rally in Sanaa, Yemen, March 1. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)

Mar 31, 2026

Book Talk: West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East

On March 31, AGSI hosted a discussion on the Middle East's integration with Asia.

Vehicle wait at a traffic signal with Burj Khalifa in the background in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1. (REUTERS/Amr Alfiky)
Vehicles wait at a traffic signal with Burj Khalifa in the background in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1. (REUTERS/Amr Alfiky)

Mar 25, 2026

UAE Space Ambitions: Building the Space Industrial Base

On March 25, AGSI hosted a discussion on UAE space development.

Orbitworks office. (Credit: Raymond Karam)
Orbitworks office. (Credit: Raymond Karam)

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May 20, 2026

10:00am - 11:00am

Toxic Spillover: Conflict and Environmental Risk in the Gulf

On May 20, AGSI will host a discussion on the environmental impacts of the Iran conflict.

Register
A man fishes near Mutrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
A man fishes near Mutrah Corniche in Muscat, Oman, February 6. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

May 12, 2026

Book Talk: Realizing Saudi Vision 2030: Governance, Institutions and Human Capital Development

On May 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on the implementation of Vision 2030.

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed) (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025. (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed) (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)

May 12, 2026

Iraq in a New Middle East: Government Formation and Regional Challenges

On May 12, AGSI hosted a discussion on the new government in Iraq.

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Ali al-Zaidi, the nominee of Iraq's Coordination Framework for prime minister, stand with political figures during a ceremony where Zaidi was tasked with forming a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 27. (Iraqi President Media Office/Handout via REUTERS)
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and Ali al-Zaidi, the nominee of Iraq's Coordination Framework for prime minister, stand with political figures during a ceremony where Zaidi was tasked with forming a new government, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 27. (Iraqi President Media Office/Handout via REUTERS)

Apr 30, 2026

Kuwait Reception

On April 30, AGSI hosted a special reception honoring the diplomats and staff recently evacuated from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait.

Credit: AGSI

Apr 21, 2026

Inside Iran’s Wartime Leadership: Power, Succession, and Regime Stability

On April 21, AGSI hosted a discussion on the evolution of Iran's leadership during the war.

In this photo released by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, center right, and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center left, are greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, right, and Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, left, upon their arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 11. (Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)
In this photo released by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Iranian Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, center right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center left, are greeted by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, right, and Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, left, upon their arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 11. (Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)

Apr 15, 2026

Iran at the Intersection: Conflict, Technology, and Digital Control

On  April 15, AGSI hosted a private workshop on understanding how the dynamics of Iran's defense technology, information control, and geopolitical competition connect, led by Visiting Scholar Sara Bazoobandi.

Sara Bazoobandi

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