Middle East, Basing and force posture, Diplomacy, Houthis, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Israel‑Hamas, Military analysis, Syria

Past Virtual Event: Trump in the Middle East: Impacts, implications, and alternatives

President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates was eventful: he announced new Gulf investments, lifted sanctions on Syria and met its controversial leader, and, notably, did not go to Israel. But did anything important change? Does this trip mark a turning point in the U.S. approach to the region after more than two decades of military conflict and ongoing deployments? Will these deals help achieve peace and a U.S. exit—or will they largely preserve the status quo?

Join our panel of experts for a roundtable discussion on President Trump’s trip to the Middle East: Rosemary Kelanic, director, Middle East Program; Ben Friedman, policy director; Chris McCallion, fellow; Dan DePetris, fellow; and Daniel Davis, senior fellow & military expert.

Event Speakers

Rosemary
Kelanic

Director, Middle East Program

Defense Priorities

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Benjamin
Friedman

Policy Director

Defense Priorities

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Christopher
McCallion

Fellow

Defense Priorities

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Daniel
DePetris

Fellow

Defense Priorities

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Daniel
Davis

Senior Fellow & Military Expert

Defense Priorities