Doug Silliman

When journalists, human rights organizations, and policymakers cannot verify what is happening on the ground, they may – in essence be forced to – accept regime narratives that minimize atrocities or justify crackdowns as necessary security measures. @EastRisk agsi.org/analysis/the-a…

How the UAE Became Serbia’s Most Important Arab Partner @GiorgioCafiero agsi.org/analysis/how-t…

Video – Outlook 2026: Prospects and Priorities for U.S.-Gulf Relations in the Year Ahead with @Alfoneh, Tim Callen, @kdiwaniya, @Ibishblog, @DrAbbasKadhim, Amb. William Roebuck, @DougSilliman, and @RayKaram. agsi.org/events/outlook…

Iran: Searching For a Way Out of the Impasse #IranMediaReview @alfoneh agsi.org/analysis/iran-…

The energy that The Line unleashed – among architects, planners, and young Saudis who, for the first time, saw their country at the forefront of innovation – cannot be measured in financial return alone. @yasser09 agsi.org/analysis/beyon…

Event 12/15: Looking to 2026: Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges in the GCC with Amine Mati, Monica Malik, and Tim Callen. Register now. agsi.org/events/looking…

Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear program remains, fundamentally, the technological cornerstone of Vision 2030, a grand strategy to pivot from oil dependency to atomic leverage. @AbdullahAlrebh agsi.org/analysis/the-s…

As the Gulf states pursue defense localization and seek to reduce dependence on the U.S. and Europe, Ankara offers not only cost-effective technology but a model of how to build capacity within constrained political and financial environments. @RiccardoGasco & @frencio_schiavi agsi.org/analysis/bluep…

For the Gulf states, the appeal of a partnership with Turkey lies in a convergence of strategic and industrial objectives. @RiccardoGasco & @frencio_schiavi agsi.org/analysis/bluep…

The IDEF 2025 defense fair in Istanbul showcased Turkey’s growing technological capacity and its expanding role as a defense partner for the Gulf countries. @RiccardoGasco & @frencio_schiavi agsi.org/analysis/bluep…

As part of a new Critical Minerals Framework, Riyadh and Washington agreed to form a joint venture to build a rare earth refinery in Saudi Arabia. – Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/firme…

Tomorrow: "A Pivotal Visit: Takeaways From Mohammed bin Salman’s Visit to Washington" with @aalrashed, @kdiwaniya, @BernardHaykel, and @Ibishblog. agsi.org/events/the-u-s…

Mohammed bin Salman concluded a much-anticipated official visit to Washington with a strategic defense agreement, defense sale package, including F-35 fighter jets, major non-NATO ally designation, and U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum. – Robert Mogielnicki agsi.org/analysis/firme…

Very good analysis.

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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 agsi.org/analysis/as-th…

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. @RayKaram agsi.org/analysis/murky…

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Turning to investment, the United States was the largest provider of foreign direct investment to Saudi Arabia in 2024. – Tim Callen agsi.org/analysis/the-t…

Iran’s State-Censored Media on Saudi Mediation Between Tehran and Washington #IranMediaReview @Alfoneh agsi.org/analysis/irans…