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Energy

Mar 6, 2018

AGSIW Energy Roundtables

A protracted period of dramatically lower oil prices has ushered in momentous challenges for Gulf Arab states and oil producing countries around the world. This series explores the drivers of the oil price outlook, upstream oil investment strategies, economic and energy policy reforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council, and renewable energy.

Jun 28, 2023

Does New Leadership Mean New Direction for Iran’s SNSC?

In this series AGSIW Senior Fellow Ali Alfoneh looks at the appointment of Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, Rear Admiral Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian looks on during a meeting with Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji in Tehran, Iran, May 29. (West Asia News Agency via REUTERS)
Politics and Governance

Jan 18, 2024

Continuity or Change: Qaani’s Quds Force

In this series, AGSIW Senior Fellow Ali Alfoneh looks at how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force has evolved since the 2020 appointment of Brigadier General Ismail Qaani as chief commander.

General Ismail Qaani, the new head of Quds Force, speaks during a ceremony on the occasion of first anniversary of death of the force's previous head General Qassem Soleimani, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Nov 13, 2024

Energy and Climate Initiative

AGSIW’s Energy and Climate Initiative explores Gulf energy and climate policies, technological advances, and pressing political, social, and environmental issues ahead of COP28.

'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28,' in Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 16. (REUTERS/Rula Rouhana)

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Nov 13, 2024

Energy and Climate Initiative

AGSIW’s Energy and Climate Initiative explores Gulf energy and climate policies, technological advances, and pressing political, social, and environmental issues ahead of COP28.

'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28,' in Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 16. (REUTERS/Rula Rouhana)

Nov 5, 2024

U.S. Presidential Election

AGSIW’s U.S. Presidential Election series explores Gulf perspectives on the 2024 election and considers how the election results may shape the future of U.S. engagement in the Gulf region.

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024 in a combination of file photographs. REUTERS/Brian Snyder - RC22Y9AP0PX3

Sep 6, 2024

Trees of the Gulf

This series looks at the vital role certain trees play in the region's collective memory, survival, and plans for the future.

A worker collects dates from a palm tree during Unaizah Season for Dates, capital of Al-Qassim region, Saudi Arabia August 15, 2020. (REUTERS /Ahmed Yosri)

Jun 14, 2024

Next Gen Gulf

AGSIW’s Next Gen Gulf series explores how the latest trends in technology are shaping the economies and governments of Gulf Arab states.

Visitors at the the Artificial Intelligence presentation of the Museum of the Future at the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Society Iran

Feb 28, 2024

Shifting Iranian Public Opinion 45 Years After the Revolution

Recently leaked government polling underscores that since the 1979 revolution and establishment of the Islamic Republic, the regime in Tehran has tried and failed to impose its values on society.

A huge Iranian flag is carried under the Azadi (Freedom) monument tower during the annual rally commemorating Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 11. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Politics and Governance Regional Affairs

Jan 23, 2024

Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative

Looking East: The China-Gulf Initiative explores the expanding and multifaceted relations between China and Gulf Arab states.

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a speech during the Belt and Road Forum welcome banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, April 26, 2019. (Nicolas Asfouri via AP)