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The Arab Gulf States Institute is an independent, nonprofit institution providing expert research and analysis of the Gulf Arab states.
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The U.S. administration showcased an unprecedented readiness to accommodate Riyadh’s long-standing demands. While many promises were made, one sensitive file remains pending: the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy agreement. – Nour Eid
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed? - AGSI
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.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The U.S. administration showcased an unprecedented readiness to accommodate Riyadh’s long-standing demands. While many promises were made, one sensitive file remains pending: the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy agreement. – Nour Eid
Rising living standards in developing countries and geopolitical anxieties have pushed policymakers to favor energy affordability and reliability over aggressive decarbonization. – Kate Dourian
IEA Outlook Revives Oil Demand Growth Debate Amid Rising Energy Security Risks - AGSI
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…
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Rising living standards in developing countries and geopolitical anxieties have pushed policymakers to favor energy affordability and reliability over aggressive decarbonization. – Kate Dourian
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. – Robert Mogielnicki
Firmer Details Emerge on U.S.-Gulf AI Cooperation - AGSI
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…
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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. – Robert Mogielnicki
The question facing the administration is no longer if the kingdom will achieve defense modernization, but who will be its partner in doing so. – Abdullah F. Alrebh
The F-35 Test: A New Era for the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Partnership - AGSI
Washington and Riyadh must decide whether confronting the domestic political challenges of testing the United States’ QME doctrine or seeking an off-ramp makes more sense.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The question facing the administration is no longer if the kingdom will achieve defense modernization, but who will be its partner in doing so. – Abdullah F. Alrebh
Firmer Details Emerge on U.S.-Gulf AI Cooperation – Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/fir...
Firmer Details Emerge on U.S.-Gulf AI Cooperation - AGSI
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 ...
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Firmer Details Emerge on U.S.-Gulf AI Cooperation – Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/fir...
U.S. carrier deployments just after the Hamas attacks were aimed at bolstering Israel’s defensive architecture to prepare for regional escalation. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East - AGSI
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
U.S. carrier deployments just after the Hamas attacks were aimed at bolstering Israel’s defensive architecture to prepare for regional escalation. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left Washington with almost every promise he had hoped for from President Trump. – Nour Eid
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed? - AGSI
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.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left Washington with almost every promise he had hoped for from President Trump. – Nour Eid
U.S. aircraft carriers have rotated among the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Gulf. The pace and density of these deployments reflect a recalibration of U.S. force posture in response to overlapping regional security crises. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East - AGSI
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
U.S. aircraft carriers have rotated among the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Gulf. The pace and density of these deployments reflect a recalibration of U.S. force posture in response to overlapping regional security crises. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
In today's edition of the #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social examines Iranian reactions to Israel’s killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, Lebanese Hezbollah's chief of staff.
Tehran Reacts to Assassination of Lebanese Hezbollah Commander - AGSI
The November 25 edition of the Iran Media Review examines Iranian reactions to Israel’s killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, Lebanese Hezbollah's chief of staff.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In today's edition of the #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social examines Iranian reactions to Israel’s killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, Lebanese Hezbollah's chief of staff.
Tehran Reacts to Assassination of Lebanese Hezbollah Commander #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/teh...
Tehran Reacts to Assassination of Lebanese Hezbollah Commander - AGSI
The November 25 edition of the Iran Media Review examines Iranian reactions to Israel’s killing of Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, Lebanese Hezbollah's chief of staff.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Tehran Reacts to Assassination of Lebanese Hezbollah Commander #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/teh...
The industrial sector, electric vehicles, and air conditioners account for more of the growth in electricity demand than data centers. – Kate Dourian
IEA Outlook Revives Oil Demand Growth Debate Amid Rising Energy Security Risks - AGSI
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…
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The industrial sector, electric vehicles, and air conditioners account for more of the growth in electricity demand than data centers. – Kate Dourian
Kuwait introduces a new long-term residency system of up to 10 or 15 years for eligible foreign residents and investors. #GulfEconomicBarometer agsi.org/gulf-economi...
Gulf Economic Barometer - AGSI
The Gulf Economic Barometer provides data and analysis on economic performance, trends, and policy developments across Gulf Arab states.
agsi.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Kuwait introduces a new long-term residency system of up to 10 or 15 years for eligible foreign residents and investors. #GulfEconomicBarometer agsi.org/gulf-economi...
Washington has criticized the IEA and its executive director, Fatih Birol, over what the Trump administration perceives as an anti-fossil fuel stance at odds with the IEA’s mandate. – Kate Dourian
IEA Outlook Revives Oil Demand Growth Debate Amid Rising Energy Security Risks - AGSI
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…
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Washington has criticized the IEA and its executive director, Fatih Birol, over what the Trump administration perceives as an anti-fossil fuel stance at odds with the IEA’s mandate. – Kate Dourian
Saudi Arabia’s balancing act – demanding U.S. guarantees while urging U.S. restraint – may be the kingdom’s most rational response to a Middle East entering yet another volatile phase. @alfoneh.bsky.social
Iran Looms Over Saudi Visit to Washington - AGSI
Saudi Arabia seeks a U.S. security umbrella strong enough to deter Iran but a diplomatic posture measured enough to avoid provoking Iran unnecessarily.
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Saudi Arabia’s balancing act – demanding U.S. guarantees while urging U.S. restraint – may be the kingdom’s most rational response to a Middle East entering yet another volatile phase. @alfoneh.bsky.social
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. – Nour Eid
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed? - AGSI
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.
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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. – Nour Eid
Several analysts and much of the media interpreted the Current Policies Scenario as a reversal of the IEA’s earlier projection under a different scenario showing a peak in demand for oil and gas by the end of the decade. – Kate Dourian
IEA Outlook Revives Oil Demand Growth Debate Amid Rising Energy Security Risks - AGSI
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…
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Several analysts and much of the media interpreted the Current Policies Scenario as a reversal of the IEA’s earlier projection under a different scenario showing a peak in demand for oil and gas by the end of the decade. – Kate Dourian
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed? – Nour Eid agsi.org/analysis/as-...
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed? - AGSI
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.
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As the Spotlight Fades: Where Is U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Headed? – Nour Eid agsi.org/analysis/as-...
A new high-capacity undersea cable has linked the UAE and Kenya, marking the first direct digital link between the Gulf and the African continent. – Raymond E. Karam
Murky Waters: Could Undersea Cable Vulnerabilities Cloud the Gulf’s AI Vision? - AGSI
Undersea cables are necessary for the rapid movement of information that the Gulf’s AI ambitions require, but they are uniquely vulnerable to disruption and sabotage.
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A new high-capacity undersea cable has linked the UAE and Kenya, marking the first direct digital link between the Gulf and the African continent. – Raymond E. Karam
Across the region, governments are channeling sovereign wealth funds into AI research centers, cloud computing, and Arabic-language models tailored to local needs. – Raymond E. Karam
Murky Waters: Could Undersea Cable Vulnerabilities Cloud the Gulf’s AI Vision? - AGSI
Undersea cables are necessary for the rapid movement of information that the Gulf’s AI ambitions require, but they are uniquely vulnerable to disruption and sabotage.
agsi.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Across the region, governments are channeling sovereign wealth funds into AI research centers, cloud computing, and Arabic-language models tailored to local needs. – Raymond E. Karam
U.S. investments into Saudi Arabia may see the strongest growth in the coming years given the improved investment climate in the kingdom. – Tim Callen
The Ties That Bind: The U.S.-Saudi Trade and Investment Relationship - AGSI
Trade and investment links between the United States and Saudi Arabia appear to be growing and will get a further boost when the Saudi crown prince visits the White House on November 18.
agsi.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
U.S. investments into Saudi Arabia may see the strongest growth in the coming years given the improved investment climate in the kingdom. – Tim Callen
Abu Dhabi and Dubai have succeeded in making the UAE a global sports hub yet without a full consolidation of national football identity. @raphaelmago.bsky.social
The New Identity of “Zayed’s Children”: UAE Football’s Second Wind - AGSI
Can the UAE build a sports culture that matches its global ambition?
agsi.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Abu Dhabi and Dubai have succeeded in making the UAE a global sports hub yet without a full consolidation of national football identity. @raphaelmago.bsky.social
The kingdom’s logic is clear: If the U.S.-Saudi partnership is to be institutionalized for a new era, it must include access to the United States’ most advanced conventional platforms not just its previous-generation hardware. – Abdullah F. Alrebh
The F-35 Test: A New Era for the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Partnership - AGSI
Washington and Riyadh must decide whether confronting the domestic political challenges of testing the United States’ QME doctrine or seeking an off-ramp makes more sense.
agsi.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The kingdom’s logic is clear: If the U.S.-Saudi partnership is to be institutionalized for a new era, it must include access to the United States’ most advanced conventional platforms not just its previous-generation hardware. – Abdullah F. Alrebh
Saudi Arabia’s centrality to the global energy market makes its infrastructure a lucrative target for Tehran’s coercive diplomacy. @alfoneh.bsky.social
Iran Looms Over Saudi Visit to Washington - AGSI
Saudi Arabia seeks a U.S. security umbrella strong enough to deter Iran but a diplomatic posture measured enough to avoid provoking Iran unnecessarily.
agsi.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Saudi Arabia’s centrality to the global energy market makes its infrastructure a lucrative target for Tehran’s coercive diplomacy. @alfoneh.bsky.social
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East by Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco agsi.org/analysis/the...
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East - AGSI
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs.
agsi.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East by Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco agsi.org/analysis/the...
For the crown prince, acquiring the F-35 is a bid for technological sovereignty and a validation of the kingdom’s status as one of the United States’ leading security partners in the Arab world. – Abdullah F. Alrebh
The F-35 Test: A New Era for the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Partnership - AGSI
Washington and Riyadh must decide whether confronting the domestic political challenges of testing the United States’ QME doctrine or seeking an off-ramp makes more sense.
agsi.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For the crown prince, acquiring the F-35 is a bid for technological sovereignty and a validation of the kingdom’s status as one of the United States’ leading security partners in the Arab world. – Abdullah F. Alrebh