US Foreign Policy in the Middle East under Trump 2.0

Abstract

Speakers Melani Cammett, Harvard University Michael Lynk, University of Western Ontario Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director of Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, America’s political landscape is in flux. Trump’s second presidency could reshape America's engagement with the Middle East, as the region faces unprecedented challenges and shifting power dynamics. This time, Trump returns not as an outsider but as the undisputed leader of a transformed Republican Party. He enjoys substantial congressional support that is poised to influence foreign policy decisions. This new political reality, combined with volatility in the Middle East, presents challenges – and opportunities – for American diplomacy. Our webinar brings together three experts to examine the implications of this political shift. Speakers will offer insights into the complex dynamics that will shape US foreign policy towards one of the world's most strategically significant regions.