Events
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10:00am - 11:30am
Preparing for the Gulf’s Economic Infrastructure Buildout
On September 9, AGSI will host a discussion on Gulf infrastructure development post-Iran war.
Operation Economic Outcast: Will Economic Pressure on Iran Work, and Are the Gulf Countries On Board?
On September 2, AGSI hosted a discussion on the new U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Aug 27, 2026
Roundtable With Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa
On August 27, AGSI hosted a private roundtable with Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States.
Aug 25, 2026
The Challenge of Gulf-China Ties: Reassessing Beijing’s Role After the Iran War
On August 25, AGSI hosted a discussion on the impact of the Iran war on Gulf-China relations.
Aug 11, 2026
Beyond the Strait: The Future of Global Energy Security
On August 11, AGSI hosted a discussion on global energy markets.
Jul 14, 2026
Beyond the U.S.-Iran MoU: The Future of the U.S. Security Commitment to the Gulf and the Emerging Regional Security Order
On July 14, an AGSI delegation participated in a joint roundtable hosted by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Jun 25, 2026
Investing in Syria: From Policy Intention to Operational Execution
The Arab Gulf States Institute, Middle East Institute Switzerland, and Università Ca' Foscari co-hosted a roundtable on U.S. investment in Syria.
Book Talk: Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question
On June 16, AGSI hosted a discussion on the evolution of Iran's nuclear program.
Jun 10, 2026
Kingdom of Football: Saudi Arabia and the World Cup
On June 10, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's growing engagement in the global soccer community.
Petro Diplomacy 2026: Energy in Crisis: Markets and Geopolitics of Supply
On June 8, AGSI convened its Petro Diplomacy conference for the 12th consecutive year.
Jun 4, 2026
Screening of Iraqi Film “The President’s Cake”
On June 4, AGSI and the National Museum of Asian Art co-hosted a screening of “The President’s Cake.”
Events
Sep 9, 2026
10:00am - 11:30am
Preparing for the Gulf’s Economic Infrastructure Buildout
On September 9, AGSI will host a discussion on Gulf infrastructure development post-Iran war.
Operation Economic Outcast: Will Economic Pressure on Iran Work, and Are the Gulf Countries On Board?
On September 2, AGSI hosted a discussion on the new U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Aug 27, 2026
Roundtable With Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa
On August 27, AGSI hosted a private roundtable with Sheikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States.
Aug 25, 2026
The Challenge of Gulf-China Ties: Reassessing Beijing’s Role After the Iran War
On August 25, AGSI hosted a discussion on the impact of the Iran war on Gulf-China relations.
Aug 11, 2026
Beyond the Strait: The Future of Global Energy Security
On August 11, AGSI hosted a discussion on global energy markets.
Jul 14, 2026
Beyond the U.S.-Iran MoU: The Future of the U.S. Security Commitment to the Gulf and the Emerging Regional Security Order
On July 14, an AGSI delegation participated in a joint roundtable hosted by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
UAE Security Forum
The UAE Security Forum brings together decision makers and business leaders to identify opportunities for private sector growth and innovation with special attention to the security sector, as an engine of economic growth, job opportunities, and technological advancement. UAESF brings together top experts from the United States and the Gulf Arab states to discuss security-related developments in the region.
Petro Diplomacy
Petro Diplomacy is a signature annual event in Washington, DC bringing together private and public sector stakeholders from the United States and the Gulf Arab countries to discuss emerging trends in energy markets and regional politics.