In partnership with the Middle East Institute, Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) invites you to attend a 2-part webinar series

Part 1 – Israeli & Palestinian Expert Perspectives on the Israel-UAE Deal
September 1, 2020, 11:00am EDT

Featuring
Elizabeth Tsurkov, Forum for Regional Thinking
Sam Bahour, Ramallah-based business consultant
Marwa Fatafta, Access Now

RSVP: (Registration): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YGE-UbRGTX28Hd_d1EtEyQ

Join us for this discussion with Israeli and Palestinian experts to examine the domestic context and implications of the deal, including what it means for Israelis and Palestinians – their leadership, its opposition, and their peoples; for Israeli-Palestinian relations; and the implications of greater Israel-UAE collaboration in the areas of trade, arms, and technology.

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Part 2 – U.S. Expert Perspectives on the Israel-UAE Deal
September 2, 2020, 11am EDT

Featuring
Annelle Sheline, Quincy Institute
Steven Cook, Council on Foreign Relations
James Zogby, Director of Zogby Research Services

Join us for a discussion with US experts to examine the geopolitical context that led to and enabled the Israel-UAE deal and the implications of the deal with respect to Gulf politics. The conversation will look at the potential shifts in and regional alignments, including the possibility of further normalization between Gulf states and Israel. We will also discuss what this new alignment means with respect to Iran, and what it portends for security in the region, including with respect to military/security cooperation and weapons sales.