Think tank

The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), launched in 2015, is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to providing expert research and analysis of the social, economic, and political dimensions of the Gulf Arab states and key neighboring countries and how they affect domestic and foreign policy. AGSIW focuses on issues ranging from politics and security to economics, trade, and business; from social dynamics to civil society and culture. Through programs, publications, and scholarly exchanges the institute seeks to encourage thoughtful debate and inform the U.S. foreign-policy, business, and academic communities regarding this critical geostrategic region.

Contact details

Website:: https://agsiw.org
Address:: 1050 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 1060, Washington, DC 20036
Country:: United States
Sub-region:: Northern America

Areas of focus

Topics of research

Defence/Peace/Security Environment/Natural resources/ Energy Governance/Transparency Social policy Trade/Economics/Finance

Operating languages

Arabic , English

Organisation details

Business model

Non-profit

Institutional affiliations

Independent

Leadership

Leader(s) (2021): Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2019): Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman
Leader gender: Male

Staff size

2021