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Dec 15, 2025

National Defense University: Abbas Kadhim delivered the lecture “The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Countering Extremism: Lessons From Iraq.”

Abbas Kadhim
National Defense University: Abbas Kadhim delivered the lecture “The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Countering Extremism: Lessons From Iraq.”

Dec 10, 2025

Center for Strategic and International Studies: Kristin Smith Diwan presented a lecture on sports and national identity in the Gulf at CSIS as part of its journalism bootcamp with students from Ionian University.

Kristin Smith Diwan
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Kristin Smith Diwan presented a lecture on sports and national identity in the Gulf at CSIS as part of its journalism bootcamp with students from Ionian University.

Dec 1, 2025

Coalition for Global Prosperity: Amb. Douglas A. Silliman briefed visiting members of the British Parliament on the rise of middle powers in world politics, including the Arab states of the Gulf.

Douglas A. Silliman
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
Coalition for Global Prosperity: Amb. Douglas A. Silliman briefed visiting members of the British Parliament on the rise of middle powers in world politics, including the Arab states of the Gulf.

Nov 24, 2025

MESA: Kristin Smith Diwan presented a paper on Gulf Futurism in the visual arts on the panel “Arab Gulf Futurism: Mapping the Terrain” at the 59th annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association in Washington, DC. She also chaired the roundtable “Art in Academia: Integrating the Study of Art into Middle East Studies.”

Kristin Smith Diwan
MESA: Kristin Smith Diwan presented a paper on Gulf Futurism in the visual arts on the panel “Arab Gulf Futurism: Mapping the Terrain” at the 59th annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association in Washington, DC. She also chaired the roundtable “Art in Academia: Integrating the Study of Art into Middle East Studies.”

Nov 20, 2025

New Lines Institute: Tim Callen participated in a panel discussion on the outcomes of the Saudi crown prince’s visit to Washington.

Tim Callen
New Lines Institute: Tim Callen participated in a panel discussion on the outcomes of the Saudi crown prince’s visit to Washington.

Nov 18, 2025

National Council on US-Arab Relations: Robert Mogielnicki moderated a panel on AI, investments, and finance at the council’s annual conference.

Robert Mogielnicki

Nov 6, 2025

In Doha, Amb. William Roebuck met with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They discussed regional issues.

Ambassador William Roebuck
In Doha, Amb. William Roebuck met with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They discussed regional issues.

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.

Ambassador William Roebuck
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.