Politics and Governance
May 4, 2023
Will an Upcoming Summit in Riyadh Cement Assad’s Return to the Arab Fold?
On May 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the normalization of ties between Syria and the Arab world.
May 3, 2023
The Son Also Rises: The One-Year Anniversary of Mohammed bin Zayed’s Presidency
Balancing family and state-federal dynamics while staying in line with regional tendencies on succession, Mohammed bin Zayed names his son Khaled crown prince.
May 3, 2023
Sultan Haitham the Mediator
With Sultan Haitham’s planned trip to Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States, the Omani leader appears to be following his predecessor’s path as a regional interlocutor.
May 1, 2023
Why Isolated Iran’s Turn to Africa Has Fallen Flat
Despite efforts to present Iran’s supposedly strong ties with African states, Iran has failed to forge robust partnerships on the continent.
Apr 20, 2023
Long-Running Turkey-Iraq Oil Dispute Continues to Simmer, Despite Court Decision
A wary ruling from an international court of arbitration against Turkey complicates relations among Baghdad, Ankara, and Erbil.
Apr 12, 2023
Iraq Deepens Ties With GCC Neighbors
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani’s predecessors laid the groundwork for strong economic ties with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and he now appears poised to take relations to the next level.
Apr 11, 2023
Chronicle of a Normalization Foretold: Saudi Arabia and Syria Ease Toward Restoring Ties
Riyadh appears set to consolidate Arab consensus on Syria, raising further questions about U.S. regional influence.
Mar 31, 2023
Iranian-Saudi Deal Highlights Khamenei’s Control Over Tehran’s Foreign Policy
The role of Admiral Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in the Iranian-Saudi talks is a strong indication of the supreme leader’s direct influence over Iran’s foreign policy decision making.
