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Poll Launch – 20 Years Later: What Do Iraqis Think of the U.S. Invasion and Its Aftermath?

On April 27, AGSIW hosted a discussion on a new poll conducted by Almustakilla, the Independent Institute of Administration and Civil Society Studies.

A man reads a book at a cafe in Baghdad, Iraq, Feb. 24. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Picking Up Speed: The Rise of Futsal in Bahrain

The Bahrain Futsal Academy, co-founded by Ebrahim Khalil Al Mohammed, rallied its community around a first-of-its-kind youth Ramadan futsal tournament – and it’s only just getting started.

Saudi Arabia Amends Its Citizenship Law

Article 8 of Saudi Arabia’s citizenship law, in theory, makes it easier for Saudi women married to foreigners to transmit citizenship to their children, but implementation will be key in assessing impact of the measure on broader gender reform efforts.

The Iranian Opposition Abroad: Lack of Unity Limits Prospects

As long as the Iranian opposition lacks leadership, organization, and a shared vision for Iran’s future, it is unlikely to pose any serious challenge to the current Iranian regime.

A woman poses next to an Iranian flag and photo of Reza Pahlavi during a protest in Munich, Germany February 17. (REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay)

Charting a Path for Cycling the Arab World

Kuwaiti cyclist Abdulrahman Alkhamees hopes to make Arab countries the world’s newest cycling destinations while encouraging audiences to learn about local riders.

Cycling tour around downtown Kuwait City, led by Abdulrahman. (Credit: Abdulrahman Alkhamees)

Countering Smuggling in the Arabian Sea: Multinational Approach Delivering Results

Despite the growing effectiveness of maritime operations along the route from Iran to Yemen, drug and weapons trafficking remains a serious threat with consequences for regional security.

A Conversation With H.E. Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology

On February 24, AGSIW hosted a conversation with H.E. Sarah Al Amiri, UAE minister of state for public education and advanced technology.

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE minister of state for public education and advanced technology, speaks during an event to mark Hope Probe's entering the orbit of Mars, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 9, 2021. (REUTERS/Christopher Pike)

Saudi Earthquake Response Emphasizes Aid to All Parts of Syria

Riyadh’s approach to humanitarian assistance and charitable giving, evident in the Syria relief effort, reflects significant organizational changes in line with the kingdom’s broad transformation agenda.

Men unload Saudi aid from a plane in Aleppo airport, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, Syria February 14. (REUTERS/Firas Makdesi)