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Politics and Governance

Book Talk – The Struggle for Supremacy in the Middle East

On July 6, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the historical rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, shakes hand with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan at the Presidency Office in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 17. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

Turkey’s Spymaster-Turned-Foreign Minister Could Reshape Iraq Policy

While Turkey’s new foreign minister may reshape its Iraq policy, Ankara will likely prioritize economic relations above all else.

The Abraham Accords at Three: Are They Successful and Will More Gulf Arab Countries Join?

On June 15, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Israel's relations with the Arab world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, and Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa stand on the Blue Room Balcony during the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 15, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

What to Expect From Iran’s New Supreme National Security Council Secretary

As SNSC secretary, Rear Admiral Ali Akbar Ahmadian will doubtlessly try to put his experiences and writings to good use, but on all counts, he is likely to side with his comrades in the IRGC.

Iran's new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Rear Admiral Ali Akbar Ahmadian, is seen next to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a meeting in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on May 22, 2023. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA via REUTERS)

First EU Gulf Envoy Takes Office Amid Push to Revamp Ties

As the last of several measures taken by Brussels to shore up EU-GCC relations, the appointment of a special representative for the Gulf is intended to enhance the EU’s regional presence and create a conducive atmosphere for engagement.

How Will Presidential Election Results Affect Turkey’s Regional Outlook?

On June 1, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion on Turkey's presidential election results.

A poster of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the People's Alliance's presidential candidate, left, is displayed on a truck near an election poster of Republican People's Party leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the Nation Alliance's presidential candidate, in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, May 8. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Are Iran and Egypt on a Path to Entente?

A thaw with Egypt may help an economically besieged Iranian government rattled by popular protests boost its regional standing.

Will Kuwait’s Upcoming Elections Help Resolve Its Political Gridlock?

On May 31, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Kuwait's upcoming parliamentary elections.

A view shows a parliament session in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 15, 2020. (REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee)