The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) was established in 2014 by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba and Ambassador Frank G. Wisner. The institute was created to provide expert research and analysis about the social, economic, and political dimensions of the Arab Gulf states. AGSIW is governed by a Board of Directors, which still includes both Wahba and Wisner.Operating from Washington, D.C., AGSIW focuses primarily on policy analysis and academic research related to the Gulf states and their significant role in the international political and economic landscape. They cover topics ranging from geopolitics, economics, and energy sector developments to society and culture in the Gulf region.**One interesting fact**: AGSIW is the lone think tank in the U.S capital to emphasise concentrated expertise on the Gulf region, providing nuanced insights that help policymakers, academics, professionals, and the public better understand this key area of the world.