U.S.-Saudi transactional ties and strategic ambitions
is the CEO of Gulf State Analytics.

Giorgio Cafiero is the CEO of Gulf State Analytics, a Washington, DC-based geopolitical risk consultancy. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and an Adjunct Fellow at the American Security Project.
Mr. Cafiero is a frequent contributor to The New Arab, Gulf International Forum, TRT World, Stimson Center, and Amwaj.Media.
Throughout Mr. Cafiero’s career, he has consulted many public and private sector entities, briefed diplomats of various countries on regional and international affairs, and worked as a subject matter expert for multinational law firms.
Mr. Cafiero holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of San Diego.