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The Arab Gulf States Institute is an independent, nonprofit institution providing expert research and analysis of the Gulf Arab states. https://agsi.org/
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 16h
Qatar’s doubling down on expanding its LNG production capacity is expected to accelerate economic growth beginning in 2026. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 17h
While the Gulf Arab states are still very much embedded in a U.S.-oriented security landscape, it is clear they have started to look for alternatives to shore up their defense, particularly in case of an attack by a U.S. ally. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 20h
Oman Investment Authority and Azerbaijan Investment Holding launch a $200 million joint investment fund. #GulfEconomicBarometer agsi.org/gulf-economi...
Gulf Economic Barometer - Arab Gulf States Institute
The Gulf Economic Barometer provides data and analysis on economic performance, trends, and policy developments across Gulf Arab states.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 20h
Israel’s targeted strikes on Iran’s missile systems, strategic facilities, and senior figures in the nuclear and military establishment severely degraded its conventional retaliatory capabilities. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 21h
The Saudi decision to disregard Indian concerns and enter into a defense alliance with a military chief who India has accused of orchestrating terrorism is a big blow to India’s bilateral ties with Riyadh. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 22h
Unlike some regional counterparts, Qatar has not advanced an economic diversification agenda or broader economic transformation with any great urgency. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
The small proportion of Qataris within the total population reduces distributive pressures on the Qatari government and makes it easier to address the economic needs of both citizens and foreign residents. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
Tehran is interested in intensifying military operations to reinforce deterrence and project power to both foreign and domestic audiences. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
India’s attempts to isolate Pakistan and break its strategic ties with the Gulf states have taken a significant hit. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
"Unpacking the Saudi-Pakistani Mutual Defense Agreement: A Discussion with Dr. Abdulaziz Al Sager and (Ret.) Brigadier Feroz Hassan Khan" moderated by @ibishblog.bsky.social
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
Iran stands at a crossroads, beset by sanctions, unrest, regional setbacks, and the erosion of deterrence. @alfoneh.bsky.social
The Pragmatist Who Came In From the Cold: Ali Larijani, Iran’s New Supreme National Security Council Secretary - Arab Gulf States Institute
An Iraqi-born native of Najaf but an unmistakably Iranian nationalist, Ali Larijani is expected to leverage his record of bureaucratic competence and global fluency to coordinate Iran’s security…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
The exercise demonstrated Iran’s continued ability to conduct operations in the Gulf of Oman and adjacent sea lanes to prevent an adversary from entering the country’s mainland by engaging it at sea. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
Although Saudi leaders may think they can continue their balancing act between India and Pakistan, a major confrontation between the two rivals may put this to the test. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 1d
Qatar’s strong economic fundamentals provide a useful buffer against geopolitical shocks. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and medium terms. – Robert Mogielnicki
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Iran's recent naval exercise was the first since the 12-day conflict with Israel and the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites. The timing and weapon systems tested give critical insights into Iran’s military posturing amid sustained tensions. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
“Cosmetic Surgery”: Iran Removes Four Zeros From Bank Notes #IranMediaReview @alfoneh.bsky.social agsi.org/analysis/cos...
“Cosmetic Surgery”: Iran Removes Four Zeros From Bank Notes - Arab Gulf States Institute
The October 7 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights criticism of a move by the Iranian Parliament to remove zeros from the national currency.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks by Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/qat...
Qatar’s Economic Trajectory Left Unchanged by Recent Attacks - Arab Gulf States Institute
Israeli and Iranian attacks on targets in Qatar are worrying developments for the small Gulf state, but they are unlikely to disrupt an expected acceleration of economic growth over the short and medi...
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Larijani’s reemergence as SNSC secretary is emblematic of Iran’s cyclical reliance on pragmatists during periods of acute stress. @alfoneh.bsky.social
The Pragmatist Who Came In From the Cold: Ali Larijani, Iran’s New Supreme National Security Council Secretary - Arab Gulf States Institute
An Iraqi-born native of Najaf but an unmistakably Iranian nationalist, Ali Larijani is expected to leverage his record of bureaucratic competence and global fluency to coordinate Iran’s security…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with the United States and Israel. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Iran's Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
Saudi Arabia might provide Pakistan with financial incentives to increase its conventional military capabilities, which now will also be available to Saudi Arabia in case of an attack. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
The value of an executive order is measured in the limits of Gulf States’ trust in this most personalized presidency and in the character of Trump himself. – Kristin Smith Diwan
An Apology and New Security Guarantees for Qatar - Arab Gulf States Institute
An apology from Israel’s prime minister – delivered under the watchful eye of President Trump in the Oval Office – and a written promise of a U.S. response if Qatar is attacked go a long way toward…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
While Iran’s efforts to position itself as a credible alternative to Western security guarantees have met with little practical success, this narrative remains a central theme in its diplomatic outreach to neighboring Arab states. @giorgiocafiero.bsky.social
Iran’s Messaging After Israel’s Qatar Strike - Arab Gulf States Institute
Iran has moved quickly to try to capitalize on cracks in U.S.-Gulf relations after Israel’s unprecedented attack on Hamas officials in Qatar.
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
As Saudi Arabia does not possess nuclear weapons, this security pact might have enshrined the extension of Pakistan’s nuclear umbrella to Saudi Arabia as a form of credible defensive deterrence. – Umer Karim
Saudi-Pakistani Defense Pact Highlights Shifts in Alignments - Arab Gulf States Institute
Saudi Arabia’s strategic defense agreement with Pakistan is part of a wider formation of alignments within the broader Muslim world meant to counter Israel’s expanding power and ambitions in the…
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AGSI @gulfstatesinst.bsky.social · 2d
What brought Larijani back into the political arena were the escalating clashes between Iran and Israel that culminated in the disastrous 12-day conflict in June. @alfoneh.bsky.social
The Pragmatist Who Came In From the Cold: Ali Larijani, Iran’s New Supreme National Security Council Secretary - Arab Gulf States Institute
An Iraqi-born native of Najaf but an unmistakably Iranian nationalist, Ali Larijani is expected to leverage his record of bureaucratic competence and global fluency to coordinate Iran’s security…
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