Tracking the efforts and successes of civil society elements in underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change will remain a key bellwether for progress on issues relating to global warming, energy transition, and sustainability.
في حين لا تعاني الجمهورية الإسلامية من تهديد مباشر لقدرتها على الصمود والاستمرار، إلا أن الانكماش التدريجي للنخب الحاكمة يمثل تهديدًا للنظام في إيران على المدى الطويل
On February 6, AGSIW hosted a panel discussion with Thomas L. Friedman, Ambassdor Frank G. Wisner, and Robin Wright, moderated by Hussein Ibish, on U.S. policy in the Middle East.
In the Media
BBC: Hussein Ibish commented on the United States’ decision not to attack Iran in retaliation for the recent drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members.
NPR One: On the podcast "Full Disclosure," Ibish discussed shifting relations in the Middle East after October 7.
France 24: In an interview, Ibish discussed diplomatic efforts related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. He also discussed the conflict in another interview.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed the U.S. retaliation against militias that attacked U.S. forces in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan.
The Times of Israel: Ibish commented on Saudi Arabia's willingness to negotiate with Israel.
Stuttgarter Zeitung: Mogielnicki discussed regional economic implications of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
GZero Media: Ibish commented on the United States' renewed effort to achieve a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal.
Outreach
United States Central Command: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman delivered the lecture "U.S. Policy in a Changing Middle East" to a conference of foreign area officers.