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Filipino migration to the Gulf goes back to the early 1970s, when the first large wave of workers – primarily engineers – arrived in Saudi Arabia to help build the kingdom’s oil infrastructure. – Lauren McMillen
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE - AGSI
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
agsi.org
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Filipino migration to the Gulf goes back to the early 1970s, when the first large wave of workers – primarily engineers – arrived in Saudi Arabia to help build the kingdom’s oil infrastructure. – Lauren McMillen
The central question for 2026 is whether the UAE will find a way to reach its full potential, not merely in the politics, business, and influence-wielding of sports, but on the pitch, in critical matches won. @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?
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December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The central question for 2026 is whether the UAE will find a way to reach its full potential, not merely in the politics, business, and influence-wielding of sports, but on the pitch, in critical matches won. @raphaelmago.bsky.social
One closely watched dimension of the crown prince’s visit involved Saudi-U.S. technology collaboration, especially in the AI domain. – 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
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
One closely watched dimension of the crown prince’s visit involved Saudi-U.S. technology collaboration, especially in the AI domain. – Robert Mogielnicki
If Washington tightens sanctions, escalates covert operations, or supports more aggressive Israeli actions, Iran may retaliate not only against Israel but also against vulnerable regional targets – above all Saudi Arabia’s energy sector. @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
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If Washington tightens sanctions, escalates covert operations, or supports more aggressive Israeli actions, Iran may retaliate not only against Israel but also against vulnerable regional targets – above all Saudi Arabia’s energy sector. @alfoneh.bsky.social
Panaderias highlight not only the unique nature of Filipino cuisine, which incorporates Spanish and Chinese elements, but also the significant Filipino cultural influence in the UAE. – Lauren McMillen
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE - AGSI
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
agsi.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Panaderias highlight not only the unique nature of Filipino cuisine, which incorporates Spanish and Chinese elements, but also the significant Filipino cultural influence in the UAE. – Lauren McMillen
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
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
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
Mark your calendars! Next Tuesday, December 2, is #GivingTuesday! We invite you to support AGSI as it continues its work to build bridges between the United States and the Gulf through its programming and publications. Donate early here:
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November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Mark your calendars! Next Tuesday, December 2, is #GivingTuesday! We invite you to support AGSI as it continues its work to build bridges between the United States and the Gulf through its programming and publications. Donate early here:
Should Israel resume strikes aimed at toppling the regime in Tehran, Iran is likely to internationalize the conflict by targeting the regional energy sector, pressuring both exporters and importers to deter further Israeli attacks. @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 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Should Israel resume strikes aimed at toppling the regime in Tehran, Iran is likely to internationalize the conflict by targeting the regional energy sector, pressuring both exporters and importers to deter further Israeli attacks. @alfoneh.bsky.social
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs. – 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 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Even after its military setbacks and economic isolation, Iran retains its capacity for regional disruption. @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 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Even after its military setbacks and economic isolation, Iran retains its capacity for regional disruption. @alfoneh.bsky.social
The Houthis have attempted to strike U.S. carriers on multiple occasions. They have been unsuccessful so far. But they have issued false claims of having hit the carriers as part of the group’s broader misinformation campaign. – 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 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Houthis have attempted to strike U.S. carriers on multiple occasions. They have been unsuccessful so far. But they have issued false claims of having hit the carriers as part of the group’s broader misinformation campaign. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
While the U.S.-UAE 123 agreement is believed to be the “gold-standard” of nonproliferation, Saudi Arabia seems to understand it as a voluntary exception that must not become the rule in the region. – 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 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
While the U.S.-UAE 123 agreement is believed to be the “gold-standard” of nonproliferation, Saudi Arabia seems to understand it as a voluntary exception that must not become the rule in the region. – Nour Eid
In the Red Sea, major submarine cables have recently been severed, causing internet slowdowns. Such disruptions have been blamed on ships dragging their anchors and possible militant activity, especially by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. – 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 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In the Red Sea, major submarine cables have recently been severed, causing internet slowdowns. Such disruptions have been blamed on ships dragging their anchors and possible militant activity, especially by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. – Raymond E. Karam
Even before the start of Houthi attacks on merchant ships traversing this strategic chokepoint, Yemen’s war generated its own set of complications around the deployment and repair of undersea cables. – 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 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Even before the start of Houthi attacks on merchant ships traversing this strategic chokepoint, Yemen’s war generated its own set of complications around the deployment and repair of undersea cables. – Raymond E. Karam
In the Red Sea, in particular, major submarine cables have recently been severed causing internet slowdowns and higher latency across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan, and India. – 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 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In the Red Sea, in particular, major submarine cables have recently been severed causing internet slowdowns and higher latency across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan, and India. – Raymond E. Karam
Provided that the Saudis find a supplier that would share sensitive technology and know-how, and allow them to enrich uranium domestically, Saudi Arabia could theoretically develop new types of services in the nuclear industry. – 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 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Provided that the Saudis find a supplier that would share sensitive technology and know-how, and allow them to enrich uranium domestically, Saudi Arabia could theoretically develop new types of services in the nuclear industry. – Nour Eid
While the joint declaration cements U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation with the Saudis, the road ahead remains long. For the time being, the joint declaration acts as a placeholder, leaving the door open for further negotiations. – 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 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
While the joint declaration cements U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation with the Saudis, the road ahead remains long. For the time being, the joint declaration acts as a placeholder, leaving the door open for further negotiations. – Nour Eid
Carrier-based power projection compelled the Houthis to meet Washington’s demands to stop attacks on U.S. ships, even as the Houthis continued to target Israel and broader commercial traffic. – 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 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Carrier-based power projection compelled the Houthis to meet Washington’s demands to stop attacks on U.S. ships, even as the Houthis continued to target Israel and broader commercial traffic. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country. – Lauren McMillen
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE - AGSI
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
agsi.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country. – Lauren McMillen
With the Houthis elevated to a first-tier threat to U.S. regional security interests, carrier strike groups became critical for both defensive and offensive operations. – 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 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
With the Houthis elevated to a first-tier threat to U.S. regional security interests, carrier strike groups became critical for both defensive and offensive operations. – Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE – Lauren McMillen agsi.org/analysis/pan...
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE - AGSI
Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.
agsi.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Panaderias Bring a Taste of the Philippines to the UAE – Lauren McMillen agsi.org/analysis/pan...
The global energy system will remain vulnerable to shocks – from wars and trade disputes to supply shortages and price spikes. – 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 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The global energy system will remain vulnerable to shocks – from wars and trade disputes to supply shortages and price spikes. – Kate Dourian
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