Can major powers cooperate while managing strategic rivalry? What could evolving great power relations mean for the future of the Middle East?
On October 6, 2026, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs convened a panel of experts to examine the implications of the Trump–Xi summit amid shifting global and regional security dynamics and growing economic and geopolitical tensions.
The discussion explored whether economic interdependence can create meaningful avenues for cooperation and how major powers can address a multilayered and interconnected global conflict landscape. Panelists also considered the implications for the Middle East, where regional states are diversifying their economic, diplomatic, and security partnerships while maintaining longstanding relationships with Washington.
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