| Established | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Frank G. Wisner |
| Budget | Revenue: $3,763,601 Expenses: $2,280,393 (FYE December 2015) [1] |
| Address | 1050 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S. |
| Website | www.agsiw.org |
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Several contributors produce long and short-term strategic papers on issues concerning the Gulf states, and their relationship with the United States and each other. [4] Moreover, the Institute publishes a weekly newsletter called The Dhow that contains research, analysis, and commentary. [5]
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