Politics and Governance

The Gulf Arab states, literally in the middle of the exchange of airstrikes between Israel and Iran, have a lot on the line.

President Trump may be on the brink of getting the United States drawn into another "forever war," this time against Iran.

Israel has targeted Iranian gas facilities, but a strike against oil infrastructure would be far more damaging and would impact global oil balances.

U.S. entry in the air war on Israel’s side could have seriously destabilizing consequences in the broader Gulf region unless the war ends quickly.

AGSI explains what Israel’s sudden and massive attack on Iran is likely to mean for Gulf Arab states, Iran, the United States, and global and regional economies.

As AI capabilities increasingly converge with cyber warfare, military superiority will depend not on troop numbers or weapons platforms but on algorithmic advantages and digital resilience.

On June 24, AGSI convened its Petro Diplomacy conference for the 11th consecutive year.

President Trump’s Gulf visit has highlighted how the United States can craft a creative policy centered on peace, regional stability, and cooperation.