Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
In-person at 1763 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
US Strategy Since Oct. 7: Assessing the Biden Administration's Middle East Policy One Year On
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As President Joe Biden approaches his final months in office, he continues to face one of the most intense and intractable conflicts in the Middle East in decades. To assess the administration’s regional policy over the last year and explore any remaining opportunities for a diplomatic resolution of the war in Gaza and associated conflicts, the Middle East Institute is convening a panel discussion featuring foreign policy experts and former US government officials.
The panelists will examine the following questions: What are the limits of US diplomacy and influence in the region? How may the Biden administration use its last four months in power to help bring about a cease-fire and hostage-release deal in Gaza and contain the conflict? What lessons can the next administration learn from the Biden team’s approach? And what role will the Middle East play in the United States’ broader foreign policy considerations in the years ahead?
This event will take place in person. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Speakers: Amb. Eric S. Edelman, Counselor, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments; Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Department of Defense
Patricia Karam, Senior Policy Advisor on Iran, Freedom House
Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow for US Foreign Policy, Middle East Institute
Mara Rudman, James R. Schlesinger Distinguished Professor, Miller Center, UVA; Former Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, National Security Council
Rana Abtar (Moderator) Talk Show Anchor, Ashraq News “The Washington Report”; Senior Washington Correspondent, Asharq Al Awsat