Wednesday, May 15, 11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT - in person at the Middle East Institute, 1763 N St. NW, Washington, DC
Battle Ground: Ten Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East
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In his new book, international relations scholar Christopher Phillips explores geopolitical rivalries in the Middle East and the major external powers vying for influence: Russia, China, the European Union, and the United States. Moving through 10 key flashpoints, from Syria to Palestine, Phillips’ book seeks to answer how the US’s overextension after the Cold War, and retreat in the 2010s, has unbalanced the region.
What does the post-Oct. 7 Middle East look like? Has the region moved to a post-American era? Can China or Russia replace the United States in the Middle East? How should we understand the current balance of power in the region involving major outside players, and where are the geopolitical trendlines in the Middle East headed? Please join us for a conversation with the author of the bookBattle Ground, Christopher Phillips, moderated by the Director of the Turkey Program, Gonul Tol, to discuss these questions and more.
Speakers - Christopher Phillips
Author,"Battle Ground: Ten Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East"
Gonul Tol(Moderator)
Director of Turkey Program and Senior Fellow, Black Sea Program, Middle East Institute