The Middle East in Transition
Join us for a conversation on recent developments in the Middle East and how they are reshaping politics in the region.
May
13
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About This Event
In recent months, the Middle East has experienced a series of significant developments that have the potential to reshape political dynamics in the region. How are the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the transition in Syria following the Assad regime’s fall, and the new leadership in Lebanon affecting regional politics so far? How are the roles of nations like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates evolving? And what impact are these recent events having on Iran and its proxies, including Hezbollah? Join the Council for a discussion on the latest developments in the Middle East and their broader significance.
About the Speakers
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Previously, Miller served at the State Department as a historian, analyst, negotiator, and advisor to multiple secretaries of state, helping formulate Middle East policy and the Arab-Israeli peace process.
Taube Senior Fellow & Director of the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics, The Washington Institute
David Schenker is the Taube senior fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics. From 2019 to 2021, he served as assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, acting as principal Middle East advisor to the secretary of state.
Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Center, United States Institute of Peace
Mona Yacoubian is vice president of the Middle East and North Africa center at the US Institute of Peace. With over 30 years of regional expertise, her current work focuses on conflict analysis, governance and stabilization, and conflict prevention, particularly in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.