A discussion considering the wide geopolitical shifts
underway, even beyond the current crisis in Iraq, in relations between and
among countries of the Gulf, Iran and the United States. Three outstanding scholars
presented their views. All three recently returned from travels in the region.
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Emile Hokayem,
Senior Fellow for Middle East Security, the International
Institute for Strategic Studies
Michael Connell,
Senior Research Scientist and Director, Iranian Studies
Program, Center for Naval Analyses
Geneive Abdo,
Fellow at Stimson’s Middle East program and non-resident
Fellow at Brookings Saban Center