Politics and Governance

When the Saudi crown prince meets President Trump in Washington, the main topics of discussion are likely to be commercial deals, a defense pact, a Saudi civilian nuclear program, and normalization with Israel.

While the Syrian president is the one coming to Washington, he and President Trump each have flipped the script, surprising skeptics with bold action and fresh approaches, opening a desperately needed conversation on Syria.

On November 17, AGSI will host a discussion on Qatar's and the United Arab Emirates' paths to prominence in the Middle East and beyond.

The crown prince’s visit aims to advance the massive economic partnership pledged during President Trump's May trip.

On November 12, AGSI will host a discussion about the U.S.-Saudi partnership ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.

The durability of recent peace gestures, energy deals, and revenue-sharing agreements will hinge on political consensus and restraint, both within Kurdistan and across Iraq’s fractured national landscape.

On November 4, AGSI and ROPES co-hosted a discussion about regional dynamics after the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

Gulf Arab states are using their diplomatic, financial, and religious leverage to try and de-escalate rising Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions.