Gulf Int'l Forum

In recent #US-#Gulf news, the House introduced a bill directing the President to sanction foreign persons and their associates involved in the sale of petrochemical products from #Iran. More details on GIF Legislation Tracker: gulfif.org/gif-congressio…

In energy news, the annual #CERAWeek conference will be held in Houston next week. Check out our energy tracker for the latest #Gulf energy updates: gulfif.org/gif-energy-tra

On today's panel, "The Third Gulf War at Sea: Maritime Security Options and the Risks to Energy and Global Trade", @reziemba brought up the Gulf States' resilience in facing the continued closure of the Straight of Hormuz. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=JF8r6x…

On today's panel, "The Third Gulf War at Sea: Maritime Security Options and the Risks to Energy and Global Trade", Dr. Gawdat Bahgat explained how the U.S. and Israel failed to take Iran's threats seriously, leading to the current maritime situation. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=JF8r6x…

On today's panel, "The Third Gulf War at Sea: Maritime Security Options and the Risks to Energy and Global Trade", @PNT_Gulf rejected the idea that the Gulf States secretly urged the U.S. to attack Iran. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=JF8r6x…

On today's panel, "The Third Gulf War at Sea: Maritime Security Options and the Risks to Energy and Global Trade", @jimkrane covered how oil markets have reacted to the closing of the Straight of Hormuz. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=JF8r6x…

"Disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz are affecting oil, gas, LNG, and helium exports, exposing Asia’s reliance on #Gulf energy and critical commodities." Read the new article from Dr. Li-Chen Sim here: gulfif.org/hormuz-disrupt… #EnergySecurity #StraitsOfHormuz

During yesterday's panel discussion, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @hahellyer discussed Egypt's response to the shrinking role of the U.S. as a security guarantor in regional conflicts. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

During yesterday's panel discussion, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @asliaydintasbas examined Türkiye's role in the regional security architecture and potential for cooperation with the Arab Gulf States. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

During yesterday's panel discussion, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @LinaKhatibUK explained Hezbollah's role in the U.S.-Israel War with Iran. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

During yesterday's panel discussion, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @VictoriaT_ discussed Iraq's economic woes amid escalating regional conflict. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

At yesterday's panel, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @LinaKhatibUK explained how Syria has avoided fallout from the U.S.-Israel War with Iran. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

At yesterday's panel, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @asliaydintasbas brought up Türkiye's concerns with potential Kurdish involvement in the U.S.-Israel War with Iran. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

At yesterday's panel, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @hahellyer argued that although Egypt has the capacity and experience for mediation, they lack the necessary leverage to mediate the current regional conflict. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

At yesterday's panel, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @VictoriaT_ discussed how the U.S.-Israel War with Iran has spread to Iraq and the response from Iraqi militias. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

Our Senior Non-Resident Fellow, @AzizAlghashian, was quoted by @viviannereim in a @nytimes article discussing #US security guarantees for the #Gulf amid the war. "It’s becoming more and more clear that what is guaranteed is that there are no guarantees." nytimes.com/2026/03/17/wor…

GOING LIVE IN 30 MINUTES Join us for a timely discussion on the war's implications for maritime security, energy, and trade. Watch live: youtube.com/live/JF8r6xHPi… Featuring: @reziemba, @PNT_Gulf, @jimkrane, and Dr. Gawdat Bahgat

Minutes after #Iran struck the Ras Laffan facility in #Qatar, our Executive Director, @Dr_DaniaThafer, joined @Channel4News to discuss the implications of the attack for the country and the wider #Gulf.

During today's panel discussion, "Regional Perspectives on the Gulf War: Stability, Security, and Strategic Responses", @asliaydintasbas discussed Türkiye's discomfort with increasing Israeli regional power. Watch the full panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=TCJlT7…

EXPERT PANEL LIVE TOMORROW Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, March 19 at 9 AM ET for a timely discussion on the war's implications for maritime security, energy, and trade. Featuring: @reziemba, @jimkrane, and Dr. Gawdat Bahgat. Register here: gulfif.org/event/the-thir…