The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington
Doug Silliman has extensive experience in the field of diplomacy and international relations. Doug currently serves as the President of The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington and is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce. Previously, they held positions at the Council on Foreign Relations and The American Academy of Diplomacy. Doug'scareer in the U.S. Department of State includes serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Kuwait, as well as holding various senior advisory and leadership roles in the Middle East. Silliman has been active in their field since 1984.
Doug Silliman attended Baylor University from 1978 to 1982, where they obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with Summa Cum Laude honors. Doug'sfield of study was Political Science. After a brief hiatus, they pursued further education at The George Washington University from 1984 to 1985, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Relations.
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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.