The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
Bessma Momani holds extensive academic and professional experience in international relations and political science. Currently serving as the Associate Vice-President, International, and Full Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo since 2004, Bessma has held multiple leadership roles, including Assistant Vice-President positions focused on research and interdisciplinary studies. Bessma is also a Board Member at the International Development Research Centre and has been affiliated with the Centre for International Governance Innovation as a Senior Fellow. Additional roles include Non-Resident Fellow at The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington and previously at The Stimson Center and the Brookings Institution. Bessma's consultancy work includes contributions to the International Monetary Fund and various governmental boards, alongside educational qualifications including a PhD from Western University and a Master's from the University of Guelph.
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The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to highlighting the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Gulf region through free and open exchange of multiple points of view on issues that concern the Gulf. AGSIW strives to support this goal by: –Providing expert analysis and thoughtful debate on the economic, energy, environmental, security, social, cultural, and political dimensions of the Gulf Arab states as well as their relations with the United States and other countries. –Informing a global audience of policymakers, legislators, businesspeople, academics, media, youth, and others as the foundation for strategic decisions regarding this important region. –Employing multiple avenues to inform public understanding of the importance of the relationship between the United States and the Gulf Arab states. –Encouraging strong academic coverage by developing scholars who concentrate on the study of the region.