The Middle East Council on Global Affairs is organizing an online panel discussion to examine profound geopolitical shifts reshaping the international order. The session will explore the decline of Western hegemony, the rise of multipolarity, the Arab world’s strategic options amid great power competition, and the role of culture and literature in rebuilding contemporary Arab consciousness.
Event Type: Online Panel Discussion
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.