AGSI
Dec 4, 2025
10:00am - 11:30am
A Pivotal Visit: Takeaways From Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit to Washington
On December 4, AGSI will host a discussion on the outcomes of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the United States.
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Nov 17, 2025
Book Launch: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power
On November 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on Qatar's and the United Arab Emirates' paths to prominence in the Middle East and beyond.
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Nov 12, 2025
The U.S.-Saudi Partnership Ahead of the Crown Prince’s Washington Visit
On November 12, AGSI hosted a discussion about the U.S.-Saudi partnership ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.
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Nov 4, 2025
After the Cease-Fire: The Regional Component of the Future of Gaza
On November 4, AGSI and ROPES co-hosted a discussion about regional dynamics after the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
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Oct 30, 2025
AGSI Student Open House and Reception
On October 30, AGSI hosted a student open house and reception featuring the exhibit “Making Space: Gulf Photographers on the Scene.”
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Oct 21, 2025
Book Launch: A Political Economy of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Middle East and Asia
On October 21, AGSI hosted a discussion on the strategic economic significance of sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East-Asia investment corridor.
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Oct 20, 2025
Unpacking the Saudi-Pakistani Mutual Defense Agreement
On October 20, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi-Pakistani defense ties.
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Oct 15, 2025
A Conversation With His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi
On October 15, AGSI hosted a conversation with H.E. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Sep 18, 2025
Book Talk: Building the Belt and Road Initiative in the Arab World: China’s Middle East Math
On September 18, AGSI hosted a discussion on the trajectory of China's presence in the Middle East.
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Sep 17, 2025
Recognition, Annexation, and the Future of the Abraham Accords
On September 17, AGSI hosted a discussion on Saudi and French efforts to revive the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Sep 16, 2025
Book Talk: Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History
On September 16, AGSI hosted a discussion on the roots of Iran's strategic outlook.
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Firmer Details Emerge on U.S.-Gulf AI Cooperation
U.S. authorizations for exporting advanced chips to the leading Gulf technology firms is sure to please regional authorities, who will push to broaden and accelerate technology collaboration with the United States.
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed?
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a joint declaration cementing U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation, but they have yet to settle the more divisive issues, mainly domestic enrichment.
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs.
IEA Outlook Revives Oil Demand Growth Debate Amid Rising Energy Security Risks
The International Energy Agency sees demand increasing as rising living standards in developing countries and geopolitical anxieties push policymakers to favor energy affordability and reliability over aggressive decarbonization.
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
The New Identity of “Zayed’s Children”: UAE Football’s Second Wind
Can the UAE build a sports culture that matches its global ambition?
Culture in the Saudi National Zeitgeist
Saudi Arabia’s first Cultural Investment Conference sought to convince domestic and global investors that arts and culture in the kingdom are a value proposition and to entice them to share in this project.
Hussein Ibish
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Robert Mogielnicki
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Tim Callen
Visiting Fellow, AGSI
Ambassador William Roebuck
Executive Vice President, AGSI
Nov 5, 2025
In Damascus, Amb. William Roebuck met with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s November 10 meeting with President Donald J. Trump, Syria’s relations with Gulf countries, and broader diplomatic issues. He also met with Syrian businessmen to discuss the Syrian economy and the need for the United States to repeal Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act sanctions, given outside investors have not been sufficiently reassured by temporary U.S. waivers of the sanctions. Roebuck also met Western diplomats recently returned to Damascus.
Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
President, AGSI
Said Bakr
Research Associate, AGSI
Kristin Smith Diwan
Senior Resident Scholar, AGSI
Nov 24, 2025
