Monday, June 23, 9:00am - 10:00am EDT - Online
Israel-Iran Conflict Update
MEI will host another virtual briefing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran on Monday, June 23, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. The briefing will be on-the-record and open to the public.
Speakers
General Joseph L. Votel, US Army, Retired, Distinguished Military Fellow, Middle East Institute, General Votel is a former Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), where he oversaw US military operations in the Middle East, including the campaign against ISIS. His career also included leadership of US Special Operations Command and the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Daniel Benaim, Associate Fellow, Middle East Institute
Daniel Benaim previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs and NSC Senior Director for Speechwriting and Strategic Initiatives and Special Assistant to the President.
Ken Pollack (Moderator), Vice President for Policy, Middle East Institute, Dr. Pollack began his career as a Persian Gulf military analyst at the CIA and served twice on the National Security Council, first as director for Near East and South Asian affairs and then as director for Persian Gulf affairs.