Gulf Politics and the Future of US Relations

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs is hosting an online panel discussion examining how Gulf politics is adapting to a changing regional and global order. The discussion will explore US-Gulf relations, regional security dynamics, and the implications of the recent Iran war for the Gulf’s evolving role in international politics.

A Fragile Truce: Lebanon’s Dilemma and Prospects for Peace

A panel discussion examining the fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, the trajectory of negotiations, and the prospects for a durable peace agreement.

Trump’s Gamble: The Political Risk of Iran War

As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war enters its second month, this ME Council panel examines how the conflict is shaping U.S. public opinion, electoral dynamics, and regional perceptions across the Middle East.

From Orientalism to “Khaleeji-ism”: Transformations in Epistemic Consciousness

A panel discussion exploring “Khaleeji-ism,” its relationship to Orientalism, and how knowledge about the Gulf is produced, contested, and reshaped.