Tehran's Tactics: Iran, Its Proxies, and US Middle East Policy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution leads a conversation with Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Michael Singh of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on how the outcome of the US presidential election may shape US policy toward Iran and the broader Middle East.

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Speakers

Michael Singh
Behnam Ben Taleblu
Suzanne Maloney

Event Date

October 9, 2024

About This Event

The conflict in the Middle East is sure to loom large over the 2024 presidential election. A key player in the region, Iran has frustrated the US and its allies with its nuclear ambitions and support for proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. How does Iran factor into US Middle East policy, especially now that it has new leadership? How might the presidential candidates differ in their approach to Iran and its role in the Israel-Hamas conflict? And how might Iran's relationship with countries like Russia and China shape US policymakers’ thinking? Join us for a conversation with Michael Singh, Behnam Ben Taleblu, and Suzanne Maloney as we discuss these questions and more.

About the Speakers

Michael Singh

Managing Director and Lane-Swig Senior Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy

Michael Singh is the managing director and Lane-Swig senior fellow at the Washington Institute and a former senior director for Middle East affairs at the National Security Council. During his tenure at the White House from 2005 to 2008, Singh devised and coordinated US national security policy for the region from Morocco to Iran.

Behnam Ben Taleblu

Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. Taleblu tracks a wide range of Iran-related topics, including nuclear non-proliferation, sanctions, and internal Iranian politics.

Suzanne Maloney

Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Program, Brookings Institution

Suzanne Maloney is the vice president and director of the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, where her research focuses on Iran and Persian Gulf energy. She is a frequent commentator in national and international media and has advised both Democratic and Republican administrations on Iran policy.

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