Politics and Governance
Aug 5, 2024
U.N.-Brokered Economic Deal in Yemen Eases Pressure on the Houthis
A U.N. agreement lifting Central Bank of Yemen economic restrictions may inadvertently embolden the Houthis and bolster their capacity to project military power.
Jul 29, 2024
Turkish-Saudi Normalization Grows Under Security Umbrella
Could 2024 be a “golden year” in Turkish-Saudi ties?
Jul 23, 2024
Pezeshkian’s Presidency: Covenant and Crisis?
President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has a popular mandate to pursue domestic reforms and rebalance Iran’s foreign policy, but he is likely to face opposition from powerful forces at home and abroad.
Jul 15, 2024
A Flurry of Activity in Bahrain-China Relations
Recent developments in Bahrain-China ties reflect less alignment and more coincidence of interests.
Jul 11, 2024
Militarized: National Security Decision Making in Iran
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s new book highlights the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' dominance in national security decision making.
Jul 10, 2024
In Conversation With Michael Young: Lebanon Once Again Stares Into an Abyss
On July 17, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the conflict at the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Jul 3, 2024
In Conversation With Ali Alfoneh: Does Iran’s Presidential Election Matter?
On July 11, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Iran's presidential election.
Jul 2, 2024
Bahrain and Iran Aim to Restore Ties
While regional dynamics support de-escalation between Bahrain and Iran, a host of obstacles and a potent history of bilateral grievances are likely to ensure anemic relations.
