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governments.

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AMBASSADOR ALEXANDER RONDOS Ambassador Alexander Rondos is the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and a former ambassador of Greece. He monitors and analyzes matters relating to the Horn of Africa’s security, political life, development, and regional

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AGSIW | THE WAR IN SYRIA IS TRANSFORMING THE IRGC INTO AN The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force. The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future. PRIVATIZATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: VISION 2030 READY TO SELL This post is part of an AGSIW series on Saudi Vision 2030, a sweeping set of programs and reforms adopted by the Saudi government to be implemented by 2030. While an Aramco initial public offering (IPO) has moved to the backburner of Saudi Arabia’s, and more importantly, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s, priorities, there have been four recent and important changes to the AGSIW | U.N. MEDIATION EFFORT IN YEMEN AT A CROSSROADS The U.N. special envoy to Yemen announced that the principal parties to the conflict are now prepared to implement key provisions of the Stockholm Agreement. Is this a done deal, or just one more false start for a process that is now the object of growing skepticism? THE INTERVENTIONIST TURN IN GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and CHALLENGES TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE GULF COUNTRIES 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, ARAB GULF STATES INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington 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 how they impact domestic and foreign policy.

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Millennial Gulf. A series reporting on youth-led initiatives in the realms of culture, politics, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Gulf Arab countries. AGSIW | RUSSIA’S EXPANDING COOPERATION WITH GULF ARAB From March 8 to 12, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. During his trip, Lavrov was expected to focus on preserving the Russian- and Saudi-led OPEC+ agreement, promoting Russia’s collective security vision in the Gulf, and expanding Russia’s economic cooperation with Gulf

governments.

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AMBASSADOR ALEXANDER RONDOS Ambassador Alexander Rondos is the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and a former ambassador of Greece. He monitors and analyzes matters relating to the Horn of Africa’s security, political life, development, and regional

cooperation.

AGSIW | THE WAR IN SYRIA IS TRANSFORMING THE IRGC INTO AN The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force. The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future. PRIVATIZATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: VISION 2030 READY TO SELL This post is part of an AGSIW series on Saudi Vision 2030, a sweeping set of programs and reforms adopted by the Saudi government to be implemented by 2030. While an Aramco initial public offering (IPO) has moved to the backburner of Saudi Arabia’s, and more importantly, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s, priorities, there have been four recent and important changes to the AGSIW | U.N. MEDIATION EFFORT IN YEMEN AT A CROSSROADS The U.N. special envoy to Yemen announced that the principal parties to the conflict are now prepared to implement key provisions of the Stockholm Agreement. Is this a done deal, or just one more false start for a process that is now the object of growing skepticism? THE INTERVENTIONIST TURN IN GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and CHALLENGES TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE GULF COUNTRIES 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, AGSIW | OPEC+ HOLDS COURSE ON OUTPUT AS IEA CALLS TIME OUT OPEC and its Russian-led allies, the OPEC+ group of oil producers, reached a speedy consensus at a virtual meeting on June 1 to stick to their planned production strategy, agreeing to complete the cycle of production cuts by July and maintain output at AGSIW | THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL AT 40 The Gulf Cooperation Council at 40. On May 27, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining the Gulf Cooperation Council's impact on its member states, the Gulf, and international relations, 40 OMAN SELLS $1.75 BILLION IN 9-YEAR SUKUK AFTER RECEIVING Visit the post for more. THE GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES On December 29th, 2016 the Mitvim Institute and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung hosted Dr. Karen E. Young of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington for a briefing titled “The Interventionist Turn in Gulf Foreign Policies and the Economic Drivers

of Change.”

AGSIW | KUWAIT’S ONGOING STRUGGLE AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE In the early hours of a Ramadan morning in April, Farah Hamza Akbar, a young Kuwaiti woman, was kidnapped from her car with her two daughters. The kidnapper later stabbed Akbar in front of her daughters, drove her body and the two orphaned girls to the hospital,

and fled the scene.

AGSIW | OMAN'S PROTESTERS SEEK JOBS AND REFORM 17 hours ago · Oman's Protesters Seek Jobs and Reform. While the high rate of unemployment among youth sparked recent protests in Oman, the problem now goes beyond creating job opportunities. DUBAI’S CROWN PRINCE ISSUES DIRECTIVES TO REDUCE Dubai’s crown prince issues directives to reduce government procedures for doing business by 30% in the next 3 months. AGSIW | ENGINEERING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN IRAN Engineering Presidential Elections in Iran: Coronation of Raisi. By narrowing the range of choice, Iran’s supreme leader and the Guardian Council effectively eliminate competition and reduce electoral participation, increasing the chances of their favorite candidate: Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi. SAUDI ARAMCO SELLS $6 BILLION OF DOLLAR-DENOMINATED Visit the post for more. Saudi Aramco sells $6 billion of dollar-denominated Islamic bonds to help finance its dividend

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ABBAS KADHIM

Abbas Kadhim leads the Iraq Initiative within the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs. He is an Iraq expert and author of Reclaiming Iraq: The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State.Most recently, he was a senior foreign policy fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. ARAB GULF STATES INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington 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 how they impact domestic and foreign policy.

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Millennial Gulf. A series reporting on youth-led initiatives in the realms of culture, politics, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Gulf Arab countries. The goal of Millennial Gulf is to elevate the voices of youth in the region and deepen understanding of their concerns and aspirations. AGSIW | LABOR REFORMS IN SAUDI ARABIA: AMBITIOUS FOCUS ON Eman Alhussein. Non-Resident Fellow, AGSIW. On March 14, Saudi Arabia began implementing new labor reforms that will impact around 7 million foreign workers in the private sector. The new changes – known as the “ improving the contractual relationship initiative ”– are part of part of Vision 2030’s National Transformation Program. AGSIW | RAMADAN ADAPTS TO THE PANDEMIC IN THE GULFSEE MORE ON

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AMBASSADOR ALEXANDER RONDOS Ambassador Alexander Rondos is the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and a former ambassador of Greece. He monitors and analyzes matters relating to the Horn of Africa’s security, political life, development, and regional cooperation. Previously, Rondos was an advisor to the foreign minister of Greece, counseling DECLINING GULF STATES’ FINANCIAL SUPPORT ADDS TO EGYPT’S Declining Gulf States' Financial Support Adds to Egypt's Currency Woes. The Egyptian central bank devalued the pound on March 14, in a long expected move that sought to find a middle ground between the black market trade value of the Egyptian pound and the government’s

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AGSIW | THE WAR IN SYRIA IS TRANSFORMING THE IRGC INTO AN The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force. The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future. PRIVATIZATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: VISION 2030 READY TO SELL Privatization in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Ready to Sell. There have been four important changes to the kingdom's economic policies that may pave the way for increased foreign investment, though not likely immediate job growth. Saudi men walk at the Tadawul Saudi stock exchange in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2015. THE INTERVENTIONIST TURN IN GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and CHALLENGES TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE GULF COUNTRIES 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, ARAB GULF STATES INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington 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 how they impact domestic and foreign policy.

MILLENNIAL GULF

Millennial Gulf. A series reporting on youth-led initiatives in the realms of culture, politics, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Gulf Arab countries. The goal of Millennial Gulf is to elevate the voices of youth in the region and deepen understanding of their concerns and aspirations. AGSIW | LABOR REFORMS IN SAUDI ARABIA: AMBITIOUS FOCUS ON Eman Alhussein. Non-Resident Fellow, AGSIW. On March 14, Saudi Arabia began implementing new labor reforms that will impact around 7 million foreign workers in the private sector. The new changes – known as the “ improving the contractual relationship initiative ”– are part of part of Vision 2030’s National Transformation Program. AGSIW | RAMADAN ADAPTS TO THE PANDEMIC IN THE GULFSEE MORE ON

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AMBASSADOR ALEXANDER RONDOS Ambassador Alexander Rondos is the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and a former ambassador of Greece. He monitors and analyzes matters relating to the Horn of Africa’s security, political life, development, and regional cooperation. Previously, Rondos was an advisor to the foreign minister of Greece, counseling DECLINING GULF STATES’ FINANCIAL SUPPORT ADDS TO EGYPT’S Declining Gulf States' Financial Support Adds to Egypt's Currency Woes. The Egyptian central bank devalued the pound on March 14, in a long expected move that sought to find a middle ground between the black market trade value of the Egyptian pound and the government’s

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AGSIW | THE WAR IN SYRIA IS TRANSFORMING THE IRGC INTO AN The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force. The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future. PRIVATIZATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: VISION 2030 READY TO SELL Privatization in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Ready to Sell. There have been four important changes to the kingdom's economic policies that may pave the way for increased foreign investment, though not likely immediate job growth. Saudi men walk at the Tadawul Saudi stock exchange in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2015. THE INTERVENTIONIST TURN IN GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and CHALLENGES TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE GULF COUNTRIES 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, AGSIW | PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN IRAN: PROCEDURES As the Islamic Republic prepares for the June 18 presidential election, Iranian and international media are boiling over with speculations concerning who is likely to prevail and how the outcome may impact Iran’s relations with the United States.A review of the basic procedures and political dynamics of presidential elections as well as strategic decision making in Iran since 1979 serves as AGSIW | THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL AT 40 The Gulf Cooperation Council at 40. On May 27, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining the Gulf Cooperation Council's impact on its member states, the Gulf, and international relations, 40 years after its founding. On May 25, 1981, the heads of state of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates gathered in

Abu Dhabi

AGSIW | OPEC+ HOLDS COURSE ON OUTPUT AS IEA CALLS TIME OUT 8 hours ago · OPEC and its Russian-led allies, the OPEC+ group of oil producers, reached a speedy consensus at a virtual meeting on June 1 to stick to their planned production strategy, agreeing to complete the cycle of production cuts by July and maintain output at AGSIW | IRAN’S RISING UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS Iran’s Rising Unemployment Crisis. Iran’s increasingly tight job market, as a result of poor political and economic policies, as well as global sanctions, may intensify sociopolitical dissatisfaction and spark further unrest. People stand in the old grand bazaar where shops are closed after a protest in Tehran, Iran, June 25. AGSIW | KUWAIT’S ONGOING STRUGGLE AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE 1 day ago · In the early hours of a Ramadan morning in April, Farah Hamza Akbar, a young Kuwaiti woman, was kidnapped from her car with her two daughters. The kidnapper later stabbed Akbar in front of her daughters, drove her body and the two orphaned girls to the hospital,

and fled the scene.

THE GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The root causes of the change seen in the Gulf states’ foreign policies can be found at three levels: (1) The Gulf states domestic politics, and resulting reactionary behavior from the fall- out caused by the Arab Spring, is bringing about an “Order and Development” agenda on the local level. This agenda is creating an environment of AGSIW | ENGINEERING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN IRAN Engineering Presidential Elections in Iran: Coronation of Raisi. By narrowing the range of choice, Iran’s supreme leader and the Guardian Council effectively eliminate competition and reduce electoral participation, increasing the chances of their favorite candidate: Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi.

ABBAS KADHIM

Abbas Kadhim leads the Iraq Initiative within the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs. He is an Iraq expert and author of Reclaiming Iraq: The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State.Most recently, he was a senior foreign policy fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies.

NOUR AL MUKHLED

1 day ago · Nour al-Mukhled is a Kuwait based activist concerned with women rights and political justice. She is the project manager of the Abolish 153 campaign and a

THE DHOW: 06/07/21

Visit the post for more. Support Us Through its careful examination of the forces shaping the evolution of Gulf societies and the new generation of emerging leaders, AGSIW facilitates a richer understanding of the role the countries in this key geostrategic

region can

ARAB GULF STATES INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington 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 how they impact domestic and foreign policy.

MILLENNIAL GULF

Millennial Gulf. A series reporting on youth-led initiatives in the realms of culture, politics, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Gulf Arab countries. The goal of Millennial Gulf is to elevate the voices of youth in the region and deepen understanding of their concerns and aspirations. AGSIW | RAMADAN ADAPTS TO THE PANDEMIC IN THE GULFSEE MORE ON

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AGSIW | LABOR REFORMS IN SAUDI ARABIA: AMBITIOUS FOCUS ON Eman Alhussein. Non-Resident Fellow, AGSIW. On March 14, Saudi Arabia began implementing new labor reforms that will impact around 7 million foreign workers in the private sector. The new changes – known as the “ improving the contractual relationship initiative ”– are part of part of Vision 2030’s National Transformation Program. AMBASSADOR ALEXANDER RONDOS Ambassador Alexander Rondos is the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and a former ambassador of Greece. He monitors and analyzes matters relating to the Horn of Africa’s security, political life, development, and regional cooperation. Previously, Rondos was an advisor to the foreign minister of Greece, counseling AGSIW | THE WAR IN SYRIA IS TRANSFORMING THE IRGC INTO AN The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force. The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future. PRIVATIZATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: VISION 2030 READY TO SELL Privatization in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Ready to Sell. There have been four important changes to the kingdom's economic policies that may pave the way for increased foreign investment, though not likely immediate job growth. Saudi men walk at the Tadawul Saudi stock exchange in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2015. THE INTERVENTIONIST TURN IN GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and CHALLENGES TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE GULF COUNTRIES 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, THE ECONOMICS OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN THE GCC The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and appreciation of the social, ARAB GULF STATES INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington 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 how they impact domestic and foreign policy.

MILLENNIAL GULF

Millennial Gulf. A series reporting on youth-led initiatives in the realms of culture, politics, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Gulf Arab countries. The goal of Millennial Gulf is to elevate the voices of youth in the region and deepen understanding of their concerns and aspirations. AGSIW | RAMADAN ADAPTS TO THE PANDEMIC IN THE GULFSEE MORE ON

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AGSIW | LABOR REFORMS IN SAUDI ARABIA: AMBITIOUS FOCUS ON Eman Alhussein. Non-Resident Fellow, AGSIW. On March 14, Saudi Arabia began implementing new labor reforms that will impact around 7 million foreign workers in the private sector. The new changes – known as the “ improving the contractual relationship initiative ”– are part of part of Vision 2030’s National Transformation Program. AMBASSADOR ALEXANDER RONDOS Ambassador Alexander Rondos is the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa and a former ambassador of Greece. He monitors and analyzes matters relating to the Horn of Africa’s security, political life, development, and regional cooperation. Previously, Rondos was an advisor to the foreign minister of Greece, counseling AGSIW | THE WAR IN SYRIA IS TRANSFORMING THE IRGC INTO AN The War in Syria is Transforming the IRGC into an Expeditionary Force. The metamorphosis of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps into an expeditionary force as a result of the Syrian war bodes ill for the United States and its allies in the Middle East, who will likely encounter a more confrontational Islamic Republic in the future. PRIVATIZATION IN SAUDI ARABIA: VISION 2030 READY TO SELL Privatization in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Ready to Sell. There have been four important changes to the kingdom's economic policies that may pave the way for increased foreign investment, though not likely immediate job growth. Saudi men walk at the Tadawul Saudi stock exchange in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 15, 2015. THE INTERVENTIONIST TURN IN GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and CHALLENGES TO THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE GULF COUNTRIES 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, THE ECONOMICS OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN THE GCC The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), established in 2014, is an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to increasing the understanding and appreciation of the social, AGSIW | KUWAIT’S ONGOING STRUGGLE AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE 16 hours ago · In the early hours of a Ramadan morning in April, Farah Hamza Akbar, a young Kuwaiti woman, was kidnapped from her car with her two daughters. The kidnapper later stabbed Akbar in front of her daughters, drove her body and the two orphaned girls to the hospital, and fled the scene.

ABBAS KADHIM

Abbas Kadhim leads the Iraq Initiative within the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs. He is an Iraq expert and author of Reclaiming Iraq: The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State.Most recently, he was a senior foreign policy fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. AGSIW | THE GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL AT 40 The Gulf Cooperation Council at 40. On May 27, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining the Gulf Cooperation Council's impact on its member states, the Gulf, and international relations, 40 years after its founding. On May 25, 1981, the heads of state of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates gathered in

Abu Dhabi

NOUR AL MUKHLED

16 hours ago · Nour al-Mukhled is a Kuwait based activist concerned with women rights and political justice. She is the project manager of the Abolish 153 campaign and

THE DHOW: 06/07/21

Visit the post for more. Support Us Through its careful examination of the forces shaping the evolution of Gulf societies and the new generation of emerging leaders, AGSIW facilitates a richer understanding of the role the countries in this key geostrategic

region can

AGSIW | PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN IRAN: PROCEDURES As the Islamic Republic prepares for the June 18 presidential election, Iranian and international media are boiling over with speculations concerning who is likely to prevail and how the outcome may impact Iran’s relations with the United States.A review of the basic procedures and political dynamics of presidential elections as well as strategic decision making in Iran since 1979 serves as THE GULF STATES’ FOREIGN POLICIES The root causes of the change seen in the Gulf states’ foreign policies can be found at three levels: (1) The Gulf states domestic politics, and resulting reactionary behavior from the fall- out caused by the Arab Spring, is bringing about an “Order and Development” agenda on the local level. This agenda is creating an environment of AGSIW | ENGINEERING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN IRAN Engineering Presidential Elections in Iran: Coronation of Raisi. By narrowing the range of choice, Iran’s supreme leader and the Guardian Council effectively eliminate competition and reduce electoral participation, increasing the chances of their favorite candidate: Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi. AGSIW | IRAN’S RISING UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS Iran’s Rising Unemployment Crisis. Iran’s increasingly tight job market, as a result of poor political and economic policies, as well as global sanctions, may intensify sociopolitical dissatisfaction and spark further unrest. People stand in the old grand bazaar where shops are closed after a protest in Tehran, Iran, June 25. WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND FAMILY LAW IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH Women’s Rights and Family Law in the Middle East and North Africa. In November 2015 in Seoul, Korea, 50 women from around the world, including the United Arab Emirates, gathered at the International Women’s Democracy Network at the eighth World Movement for Democracy

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