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Gulf International Forum is an independent, nonprofit, Washington-based institute focusing on the Gulf region.

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Join us at the Sixth Annual Gulf International Conference: "Pivotal Elections and Shifting Strategies." Speakers will discuss U.S.-Gulf relations, the U.S. elections, the Gulf's role in the war on Gaza, multipolarity, economic ventures, regional geopolitics, & the impact of
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Virtual panel discussion "Understanding #Iraq Crisis: Weak Institutions, Strong Militias, and Uncertain Future." Featuring: Dr. @malaloosy , @RashaAlAqeedi , Dr. @ShahlaKli , and @z_alkinani
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SAVE THE DATE! The Fifth Annual Gulf International Conference “Prosperity and Security of the Gulf Region and U.S. Interests in a Changing World Order,” on November 16, 2023 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. More details to be announce soon.
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At the GIF event, H.E. Lolwah Rashid Al-Khater, @Lolwah_Alkhater Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, about the #GulfCrisis : When the blockade started, we were not able to move anything from/to Qatar.
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Join us on Nov 29 at 12 PM ET for the final panel discussion in our joint program with @USNATO . Featuring: @Dr_DaniaThafer , Amb. Julianne Smith, Amb. Rend Al-Rahim, Dr. @BanafshKeynoush , Dr. @miraalhussein , & Ms. @MaaliAlasousi For more info & to RSVP👇
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Join us at GIF's Fourth Annual #Gulf International Conference - "The Gulf in Transition: New Factions, Shifting Foundations, and an Uncertain Future" - taking place virtually Nov 1-4. For RSVP and more details about panels and speakers:
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New Dr. Maryam Al-Kuwari: "Grappling with its own contradictions, #Qatar struggled to bridge the gap between its national values and the expectations of the international crowd that tuned into the #WorldCup ."
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Today, in partnership with @ccasGU and @Gulf_Research , we inaugurated the Gulf Studies Symposium (GSS). Scholars and experts from around the world, with diverse expertise in Gulf affairs, convened at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. They participated in seven engaging
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our new book, "Political Islam in the Gulf Region," edited by Dr. @Aljaberzoon & @Dr_Ulrichsen . The book offers 10 chapters from distinguished scholars on the #Gulf region. You can find it on Google Books:
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New @mazz_Leonardo & Dr. Kristian Alexander: " #COP28 is expected to bring a more nuanced representation of the diverse understandings and priorities on climate change that lead to practical solutions to emission reductions and climatic adaptation."
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#GIF next event, June 7th, 2018. The U.S. and The Gulf Dispute: An Anniversary of Fragmentation, Division, and Regional Disorder. Check our website for more information:
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New Dr. Hind Al Ansari: "When Texas A&M’s Board of Regents suddenly announced that the university’s Qatar campus would close in the coming years, it sent shockwaves through a two-decade-old academic community, jeopardizing one of Washington’s last remaining channels to influence
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Don't miss GIF's next event on The Gulf and Syria Crisis: With or Without Assad? RSVP to reserve your seat now! @GulfIntlForum @Charles_Lister #RadwanZiadeh #Syria #Assad #GCC_GulfandSyria #GIF #GulfIntlForum
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Our deepest condolences to the family of Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra. May he rest in peace.
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Congratulation to Dr. Khalid Al-Jaber ( @Aljaberzoon ) and @Dr_Ulrichsen for launching the Arabic translation of "Political Islam in the Gulf Region" at #Kuwait International Book Fair.
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Dr. @marcowenjones about online harassment: "I spoke to several journalists or activists who said yes it does have an effect, sometimes it makes you think twice before tweeting something, sometimes it makes you fearful." Watch panelists' remarks here:
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#منتدى_الخليج_الدولي يدعوكم لحضور ندوة عن #تطبيع العلاقات بين #إسرائيل ودول #الخليج تحت عنوان "التطبيع بين أجندة الحكومات وإرادة الشعوب" بمشاركة السفير باتريك ثيروس @PNT_Gulf , الدكتور محمد الرميحي @rumaihi42 , السيد خالد صفوري وخبراء آخرون في 23/9.
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GIF's upcoming event, April 10, panel luncheon: Is it a New Game in the Gulf? Prospects for Changing American Policy. The panel will assess the impact of new appointments in Trump administration on US Foreign Policy in the Gulf region. #GIF #GulfRegion
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GIF's new report by @Dr_Ulrichsen : The Gulf Impasse’s One Year Anniversary & the Changing Regional Dynamics. #GCC #GulfCrisis #Qatar #KSA #UAE #Bahrain #Egypt #Kuwait #Oman #USA #EU #Russia #Turkey
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GIF New Report by @Rumaihi42 : Historical Assessment of the Current Gulf Crisis #GCC #GulfCrisis #Qatar #SaudiArabia #Egypt #UAE #Bahrain
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New Commentary "U.S. Pressure on Iran’s Energy Sector" by Dr. Kenneth Katzman discusses the impacts of sanctioning #Iran 's oil sector and how the escalating tensions could affect the global oil market.
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. @miraalhussein to our Fellowship Program. Dr. Al-Hussein focuses in her work on society, culture, and higher education in the #GCC states. She currently works as Postdoctoral Researcher @UniofOxford .
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Today the #UAE sent 2 relief planes carrying 32 tons of medical supplies to #Iran to help it with the efforts to contain the spread of #coronavirus ( #COVID19 )
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Dr. @AliBakeer about President @JoeBiden 's priorities in the #Gulf region: " #Biden should avoid making #Trump & #Obama 's mistakes... Trump undermined the US security guarantees to allies & Obama sidelined regional powers except for #Iran ." Full interview:
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GIF New Commentary by @Cinzia_Bianco : The Saudi-UAE Alliance Faces its Yemeni Stress Test #GIF_Report #GIF #Yemen #Yemenwar #SaudiArabia #UAE #Gulf
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The #Afghanistan Conundrum: Where does the #Gulf Stand? Featuring: Amb. @PNT_Gulf , Amb. @ahmadjavid , Dr. @SamRamani2 , @ObaidullaBaheer , & Dr. Iulia-Sabina Joja.
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New #GIF infograph reflects arms spending by #GCC states in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The increase of defense budget in some states is an indicator of the changing security status of the Gulf region over the last two years. #Bahrain #KSA #Kuwait #Oman #Qatar #UAE
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In an interview with #GIF . @SigiMideast said: Balance of power is not in Iran's favor particularly after the massive amount of arms deals signed with Iran's rivals in the region. #JCPOA
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For the occasion of #internationalwomensday , GIF is publishing a piece written by @Dania_Thafer which addresses the status of women in politics in the #GCC .
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New Dr. @BanafshKeynoush : "American Conservatives push against #Qatar to sever ties with Hamas without offering another viable alternative for communication, risking #Doha ’s mediation role, de-escalation efforts, and U.S. foreign policy in the region."
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The first round of conference invitations has been sent! Here are just a few of the distinguished guests who YOU could be hearing from! Check out our website for details on how to RSVP. More speakers to be announced!
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We're honored to welcome Former Member of Qatar's Shura Council Dr. @halmuftah at Oct 5 panel. Dr. Al-Muftah will join @zarqaaa3 , @Dr_DaniaThafer , Dr. @courtneyfreer , & @DrAbdulhadiAjmi to discuss #Qatar 's first parliamentary election results Info & RSVP:
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Join us on Oct 5th at 12 PM ET to discuss the results of #Qatar 's first parliamentary election. Featuring @zarqaaa3 , @Dr_DaniaThafer , Dr. @courtneyfreer , and @DrAbdulhadiAjmi . For more information and RSVP:
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“Second, less likely for Qatari Emir to attend if Qatar decided to wait for the recent increasing international pressure on blockading states to end the crisis.”
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Please join us for a special conversation luncheon event with Her Excellency @Lolwah_Alkhater Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar concerning "The Gulf Crisis & the GCC Regional Balance" on March 27th. To RSVP please visit
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New #GIF Report: Why the Kuwait Summit was a U.S. Foreign Policy Success by @SigiMideast comprehensive review of Tillerson's tour in the Middle East #GulfRegion #Tillerson #Turkey #Iraq #Kuwait #Iran #GCC
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#جريمة_صباح_السالم @AlHashemShaikha about the recent murder in #Kuwait & violence against women across the #GCC states: "There are probably more cases [of #GenderBasedViolence ] that go unreported, not just in #Kuwait , but across the #Gulf " Full interview
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New Commentary by @GiorgioCafiero "Qatar Says No to Rapprochement with Syrian Regime" discusses the reasons behind #Qatar 's rejection to resume diplomatic relations with #Syria 's #Assad , unlike other #Arab and #GCC states.
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ندعوكم لمشاركتنا غداً الخميس لندوة "#الانتخابات_الامريكيه وأجندات دول #الخليج" بمشاركة @ZaidBenjamin5 , الدكتور @DrAbbasKadhim , الدكتور @docshayji , الدكتور @abaabood , الدكتورة فاطمة الصمادي والسيد @KhalilEJahshan . للتسجيل:
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يدعوكم #منتدى_الخليج_الدولي لندوة تناقش #الانتخابات_الرئاسية_الأمريكية من منظور دول #الخليج, الخميس 15 أكتوبر يدير الندوة @ZaidBenjamin5 بمشاركة الدكتور @docshayji , الدكتور @DrAbbasKadhim , الدكتور @abaabood ,الدكتورة فاطمة الصمادي و @KhalilEJahshan
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. @RashaJarhum : "For the Stockholm process, we noticed that the UN envoy has started with very low standards, he focused on issues that fall within confidence building not really negotiation process over the main issues of the peace agenda." Full remarks:
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GIF's new commentary: Oman Enters the Front-lines of Diplomacy, by @GiorgioCafiero and @SigiMideast discussing the expected role of Oman in defusing the tension between Washington and Tehran and help stabilize the Middle East. … #Oman #Iran #KSA #GIF
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New #GIF report: "Challenges and Results of the United States Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal on Gulf Cooperation Council" by @rumaihi42 #GCC #Iran #JCPOA #KSA #UAE #Qatar #Bahrain #Oman #Kuwait
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New GIF Policy Focus: "Hodeidah Battle’s Regional Extension: A New Complication to Peace in Yemen?" Griffiths is determined to pursue his mediation efforts, while Houthis are targeting new interests for #KSA and #UAE . What's next for #Yemen ?
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#ICYMI : @DrHaneenG : "We have to work towards understanding privilege and how it has been normalized into these global systems, but also how are we repeating the same upper-class bourgeoisie second and first #feminist movements." Full panel video:
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New #GIF Commentary Will the Gulf be Caught Up in a Nuclear Arms Race? by @BillLaw49 author discusses how the Gulf region could face a nuclear arms race and its impact on the region's stability #Iran #SaudiArabia #NuclearRace #GulfIntlForum
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New @SinemCngz : "The #GCC ’s integration in Asian regional partnerships is among the latest manifestations of its “pivot to Asia”—a concerted effort to strengthen political, economic, and security relations with other Asian countries over the past decade."
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#GIF New Policy Focus: Iraq Reconstruction Conference: Increased GCC Role and Hopes for Reforms and Reconciliation #Iraq #IraqReconstruction #Kuwait #GCC
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#GIF new commentary by Prof. Linda Papas Funsch exploring the centrality of women’s contributions to Oman historically, within the private sphere, and currently, in the public arena. #Oman #Women #ArabGulf
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New Dr. Khalid Aljaber ( @Aljaberzoon ) discusses misinformation in social media & campaign targeted @OlaAlfares & @ghadaoueiss : "The security and privacy of Twitter and other social media platforms have become a real concern for public and media experts."
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Part of @GiorgioCafiero 's comments on the #GCC meeting in #SaudiArabia one week before the 2nd anniversary of the #GulfCrisis amid rising tensions in the region. Watch the full interview here:
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#Oman ’s Sultan Haitham replaces Yusuf bin Alawi with Bader Albosaidi as Minister Responsible for Foriegn Affairs. Bin Alawi served in this position since 1997.
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Dr. David Pollock, Bernstein Fellow at @WashInstitute and Director of @FikraForum comments on #US #Iran tensions.
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GIF New Commentary: The Southern Strategic Arc of the UAE Military Presence by @tkarasik discussing UAE military ambition in permanent military presence near Bab-el-Mandeb strait and Chinese naval presence at the Horn of Africa #UAE_Military #China #GIF
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#ICYMI @AlHashemShaikha : "Conversation on intersectional #feminism is only the first step towards inviting those voices that have been silenced, excluded, marginalized, & removed from the dialogues, the advocacy, the movement & the theory." Panel video:
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Can Trump end the Gulf Crisis in the upcoming meeting at Camp David with all GCC leaders? Also visit our website to vote on the survey
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#GIF New Commentary "The Shia Crescent: Propaganda in a Time of Rising Regional Tension" by @BillLaw49 presents a new perspective about #Iran 's increased influence in the Middle East and the resistance of the States under Tehran's shadow.
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Checkout highlights from GIF’s forecast of critical issues in the Gulf region during 2019: - Succession scenarios in #Kuwait , #UAE , #Iran , #Oman and #KSA - Relations with #Syria & #Israel - #JCPOA and #Tehran ’s economic challenges #GIF2019Forecast
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New #GIF infograph explains the upcoming parliamentary elections in #Iraq ; main coalitions running for elections, number of seats per governorate and recent poll projection. #IraqiElections2018
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Join us at our upcoming panel "The (counter) Revolution in Sudan: A Litmus Test of Gulf Influence" on June 21; moderated by @GiorgioCafiero who will be joined by @DBDesRoches , @khoury_nabeel , & other speakers to be announced soon. To RSVP & for more info:
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New policy focus "Candidate(s) Briefing: The Gulf & the First Democratic Debates" explains how Gulf region issues were discussed by 2020 democratic candidates, including: - #Iran & the #JCPOA - Relations with #SaudiArabia - War in #Yemen - #Iraq war
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Join us at our inaugural book launch event, presenting "Divided Gulf: The Anatomy of a Crisis" with authors and editor, @Dr_Ulrichsen , @GiorgioCafiero , & @andreas_krieg . For RSVP and more info about the book and speakers:
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New Policy Focus "Algeria’s Changing Status: A Complicated State for Gulf Influence" discusses the impact of ousting #Algeria 's #Bouteflika on the #Gulf region.
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#GIF next event: "The Gulf and Israel: Practical Politics or True Alliances?" will be held on May 23rd. Panelists will discuss the circumstances which created an unprecedented rapprochement in the region between Israel and the Arab Gulf countries.
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يدعوكم #منتدى_الخليج_الدولي لندوة تناقش #الانتخابات_الرئاسية_الأمريكية من منظور دول #الخليج, الخميس 15 أكتوبر يدير الندوة @ZaidBenjamin5 بمشاركة الدكتور @docshayji , الدكتور @DrAbbasKadhim , الدكتور @abaabood ,الدكتورة فاطمة الصمادي و @KhalilEJahshan
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New Policy Focus "Weaponized Sports Widen GCC Cracks" discusses how the impasse in the #Gulf crisis led to a widened disagreement among the #GCC states and a spillover to sports in the current #AsianCup2019 .
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New @GiorgioCafiero & @AntoninoOcchiut : "There is a spectrum, with #Turkey ’s ally, #Qatar , on one end and its foe, the #UAE , on the other. The other four #GCC members are at various points in between these two poles."
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#GIFLegislationTracker Today, @TulsiGabbard announced she is reintroducing #HRes663 to require the release of information related to #SaudiArabia 's alleged involvement in the 9/11 attacks. More Here:
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GIF New Policy Focus: "Civil Unrest Complicates New Government Formation in Iraq" reviews the impact of protests in #Iraq on Baghdad's relations with other states in the Gulf region, and discusses the circumstances which created the unrest.
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Join us at our upcoming panel "Iran, the Gulf & the U.S.A: Causes & Consequences of the War Drums," on July 11 with Dr. Shireen Hunter, @DrAbbasKadhim , @tparsi , and @Docshayji For RSVP and more information about panel and speakers click here:
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#GIF_Survey #YemenWar #YemenFuture #Survey #OpinionOnline Do you think Yemen's conflict will result in dividing the country?
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Read speakers' remarks @DBDesRoches , @Dr_Ulrichsen and Amb. Anne Patterson during #GIF last event in @LobeLog article by Derek Davison discussing whether the GCC will survive the Gulf Crisis and possible implications on the Gulf region & the U.S. interests
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تقرير جديد لمنتدى الخليج الدولي GIF: "اليمن دولة تم تمزيقها وليس استعادتها" التقرير يناقش تداعيات الاقتتال الداخلي الأخير بين #المجلس_الانتقالي_الجنوبي وقوات #حكومة_هادي و يلقي الضوء على وضع التحالف السعودي الإماراتي في الحرب في #اليمن.
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"The goal is twofold, one is to get the Islamic Republic into such difficulty and to surrender, which is not going to happen, and the second is to overturn the legacy of Obama", Ambassador John Limbert said to #GIF during an interview about the #JCPOA
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#GIF New Commentary: UAE’s VAT Not on Track by @tkarasik and Madison Taylor #UAE #Taxes #EconomicReforms #VAT #GulfIntlForum
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RSVP to GIF upcoming event "Congress & The Shaping of US Policy in the Gulf" November 7, 2018. @trevor_thrall and @Jim_Moran Check website for RSVP and speakers' bio
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New #GIF Commentary: Kuwait’s Role in London’s Return East of Suez by @GiorgioCafiero & @ShehabMakahleh discussing UK-Kuwait new defense collaboration and UK's return to the Gulf region as a major player. #Kuwait #UK #Defense #GulfIntlForum #Gulf
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#ICYMI : GIF Polic Focus about the #GCC summit taking place in #Riyadh tomorrow “the Emir’s attendance will probably be determined on two factors, first if Doha received signs from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi that the Emir’s attendance will result in an end of the blockade.”
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GIF Policy Focus "Scenarios for the Upcoming GCC Summit" forecasting the different scenarios for the upcoming #GCC summit, mainly whether the 39th summit would end the stalemate of the Gulf crisis? #Qatar #KSA #UAE #Bahrain #Kuwait #Oman
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#GulfCrisis_US Dr. Kristian Ulrichsen
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. @Dania_Thafer GIF Director opening remarks and Prof Ellen Laipson's remarks on the impact of new appointees to Trump administration on US foreign policy in the Gulf region during GIF latest event: Is it a New Game in the Gulf? Prospects for Changing American Policy. #GIF_USGulf
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Dr. David Pollock, Bernstein Fellow at @WashInstitute and Director of @FikraForum comments on Congress' efforts to block weapons sales to #SaudiArabia & #UAE
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أستاذ القانون في جامعة الكويت د. عبيد الوسمي @Dr_alwasmi يعلق على مستقبل مجلس التعاون الخليجي قبل أيام قليلة من انعقاد القمة الخليجية في ⁧#السعودية⁩ "لا يمكن لأي دولة أن يكون لها أمناً استراتيجياً بمعزل عن باقي الدول، بمعنى أن أمن مجلس التعاون هو وحدة واحدة."
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Director of Future of Iran Initiative, @barbaraslavin1 @AtlanticCouncil comments on #Japan PM visit to #Iran & possibility of Trump-Rouhani meeting: “If the United States is willing to offer some kind of sanctions relief, then it is possible that such a meeting would take place”
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New commentary "Dealing with Iran: Trump’s Negotiating Formula Risks Unwanted War" by Amb. Patrick Theros @PNT_Gulf discusses Pres. Trump policy amid #US - #Iran tension.
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The U.S. will return 3,800 ancient artifacts to Iraq on Wednesday after it was discovered that they were smuggled into the U.S. under false identification and shipped to Hobby Lobby stores, federal officials said. #Iraq #GIF
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GIF is thrilled to announce launching a series of analyses about each presidential candidate policies and what that means for the Gulf region. Today @ewarren took the initial steps to launch a bid for the presidency. Check the first analysis below.
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#GIF new commentary: "Oman: Israel’s Door to the Muslim World?" by @GiorgioCafiero discusses #Israel 's PM Netanyahu visit to #Oman and #Muscat 's role in the #Gulf region and the greater #MiddleEast .
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New #GIF infograph explains the results of #Iraq 's recent parliamentary elections per governorate and bloc as announced by #IHEC . The results indicate a possible decline of Iran and US influence on Baghdad. Leaders of winning blocs started negotiations to form a coalition gov.
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#Gulf Region Update Jul-17 Turkish diplomat killed in an attack in 🇮🇶 #Iraq 's #Erbil 🇸🇦 #SaudiArabia intercepts three drones launched by 🇾🇪 #Yemen 's Houthis 🇮🇷 #Iran says it rescued an oil tanker that went missing in #Hormuz UN Envoy to 🇱🇾 #Libya meets 🇦🇪 #UAE FM to discuss ceasefire
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#GulfCrisis_US Professor David Des Roches
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New GIF Policy Focus "AQAP Exploits Social Tensions In a Changing Saudi Arabia" discusses how AQAP could exploit the social changes in #SaudiArabia to gain support in order for the organization to meet its nefarious ends.
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Interesting piece by @GiorgioCafiero and @AliBakeer about Turkey's role in Yemen's war, backing the Saudi-led coalition and opposing Iran's support to the Houthis, plus Ankara's efforts to alleviate humanitarian crisis there. #YemenWar #Turkey #Iran #KSA
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TOMORROW at 12 PM U.S. ET. Join us to discuss President @RTErdogan 's tour to #SaudiArabia , #Qatar , and the #UAE , and #Turkey 's relations with the #GCC states. Featuring: @SinemCngz , Dr. @abaabood , Dr. @betuldoganakkas , Dr. @tarek_cher , and Dr. @muratyesiltas . For more info &
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