Politics and Governance
Oct 5, 2026
Mohsen Rezaei at the Helm of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
Under Rezaei, the SNSC could prove constructive or paralyze strategic decision making.
Oct 2, 2026
A Saudi-UAE Thaw?
The thaw between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is likely designed to project a united front, particularly against the Houthis in Yemen.
Oct 1, 2026
Roundtable With Iraqi Foreign Minister H.E. Fuad Hussein
On September 30, AGSI hosted a private roundtable with H.E. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, foreign minister of the Republic of Iraq.
Sep 30, 2026
Is the U.S.-Iran Stalemate a “New Normal” or the Prelude to Another Explosion?
On October 6, AGSI hosted a discussion on the U.S.-Iran stalemate and the prospects for a cease-fire.
Sep 28, 2026
Saudi Arabia and Israel: Prospects for Normalization
On September 24, AGSI hosted a private roundtable with Aziz Alghashian on Saudi Arabia and Israel's prospects for the normalization of relations.
Sep 8, 2026
Yemen’s Strategic Reckoning? The Houthis and the Expanding Regional War
On September 10, AGSI hosted a discussion on the latest escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
Sep 3, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Recalibration?
On September 15, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia's positioning within the emerging regional political and security order.
Sep 2, 2026
Kuwait’s Defense Diversification Through Pakistan
The significance of Kuwait’s defense pact with Pakistan lies less in any immediate military transformation than in what it reveals about the evolving security landscape of the Gulf.