The Dhow: 5/5/2025

Geoeconomic policy, Gulf water security, Omani jewelry, and more.

The Dhow May 5, 2025 AP Photo/Jon Gambrell, File Upcoming Event From Petrodollar Partners to Geo-Economic Rivals? Washington and the Arab Gulf States Thursday May 8 | 10:00 – 11:00 am ET | Online Register On May 8, AGSIW will host a discussion with Hasan Alhasan and Robert Mogielnicki on how U.S. geoeconomic policy is reshaping ties with Gulf states. AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File Publications Rethinking Gulf Water Security Naser Alsayed True water security in the Gulf involves finding a balance between water security and tradeoffs with other goals. Rahina: A Jeweler’s Ode to Dhofari Heritage Zainab AlQaffas and Budoor Alrahmah Through Rahina, Fatma al-Najjar is exploring her Dhofari heritage and tapping into ancestral memories, one piece of jewelry at a time. Iran Media Review Ali Alfoneh All Roads Lead Away From Rome? The May 2 edition of the Iran Media Review considers a report by an Iranian news agency following the postponement of the fourth round of U.S.-Iran talks. Is Khamenei Ready for "Imam Hasan's Peace"? The April 29 edition of the Iran Media Review analyzes the political cohesion of Iranian elites in supporting negotiations with the United States. Subscribe to the Iran Media Review Recap. Past Events The Real Deal? Are Washington and Tehran Closer to a Compromise? On April 29, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Ali Alfoneh, Sara Bazoobandi, and Behnam Taleblu, moderated by Amb. William Roebuck, on the U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations. AGSIW x Culture Summit: A New World History: Nonhuman Perspectives in Gulf Art On April 29, AGSIW convened a session on alternative histories in art at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi featuring Mohammad Alfaraj, Basmah Felemban, and Saad Alsharrah, moderated by Nada Ammagui. In the Media Middle East Eye cited Tim Callen's "What Do Lower Oil Prices Mean for the Saudi Budget?" Outreach Harvard University: Amb. Douglas A. Silliman and AGSIW Non-Resident Fellow Bader Al-Saif participated in the discussion “The Gulf States in a Changing Global Order” at the Harvard Arabian Gulf Student Association conference. The New AGSI Get ready to experience the new AGSI on Monday, May 12. Thank you for subscribing to receive AGSIW's newsletter and announcements. Share our work by encouraging colleagues to sign up here. Forward Tweet Share unsubscribe | update subscription preferences The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington 1150 18th St NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 www.agsiw.org