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Politics and Governance

Trump Decision on Syria Sanctions: Rough Road Ahead for Syria’s Oil Production

The lifting of U.S. sanctions could pave the way for the eventual return of oil and gas revenue for Syria, but the road to recovery will be long.

A worker walks past idle pumpjacks at an oil field on the outskirts of Qamishli, Syria, Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Turkish-Saudi Convergence in the New Middle East

The emerging Turkish-Saudi entente, forged around shared interests and a common strategic vision, could shift the balance of power in the Middle East.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk during a welcome ceremony at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2023.(Saudi Press Agency via AP)

It’s Official: Trump and the Gulf Arab Countries Deeply Love Each Other

It was win-win-win-win without any apparent pitfalls in Trump's three-day tour of the Gulf.

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walk during an arrival ceremony at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

A Golden Age for U.S.-Gulf Relations? Assessing President Trump’s Middle East Tour

On May 19, AGSI will host a discussion on Trump's visit to the Gulf.

Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, President Donald J. Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa attend a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

U.S.-UAE Relations: A Conversation With H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash

On May 13, AGSI and MEI co-hosted a private discussion with H.E. Anwar Gargash.

Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman in conversation with H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash. (Credit: MEI)

Key Role of Gulf States in India-Pakistan Mediation

Vigorous diplomatic efforts by Gulf stakeholders, particularly Saudi Arabia, helped put an end to an escalating military confrontation between the two South Asian neighbors.

Indian Border Security Force soldiers stand guard at the barricade on the road leading to the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar, April 24. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)

Trump’s Gulf Trip Should Prove a Big Win-Win for All Parties

Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump exits Air Force One upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, May 4. (REUTERS/Leah Millis)

Will Trump’s Visit Mark a New Chapter in U.S.-Saudi Relations?

On May 15, AGSI hosted a discussion on Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS)