Events

Israel Columnist Ben Caspit and State Department Correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn discussed what comes next following passage of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reform legislation and its consequences for US-Israel relations.

Al-Monitor Chief Correspondent Amberin Zaman hosted a panel discussion on the campaign buildup to Turkey's crucial polls, what's at stake, and what to expect with the results.

Dr. Karen Young discussed the latest economic and political developments occurring within the Gulf as China's influence grows, more countries reconcile with Syria and Iran, and other crucial issues evolve in the region recently.

HE Moosa Hamdan Al Tai, Oman's Ambassador to the US, joined an intimate, off-the-record salon discussion with business and policy professionals in Washington, DC.

Israel Columnist Ben Caspit discussed the latest updates surrounding the Israeli government's controversial plans to overhaul the Supreme Court and answered guest questions live.

Bijan Khajehpour discussed Iran’s economy, including the energy sector and the impact of sanctions, as well as answered guest questions.

Dr. Karen Young talked about her new book, "The Economic Statecraft of the Gulf Arab States," which discusses the deployment of aid, investment and direct support from some of the world's wealthiest petrostates to their surrounding sphere of influence within the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and West Asia.

Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf discussed the latest developments in the Middle East.

HE Mohammed Haneche, Algeria's ambassador to the US, joined an intimate, off-the-record salon discussion with business and policy professionals.

Haim Saban joined Al-Monitor Israel Columnist Ben Caspit to discuss the latest economic developments in Israel and prospects for US-Israel business ties as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government takes power.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) discussed US policy and congressional priorities in the Middle East.

Stephen Kalin, foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, discussed the social, economic and political shifts in Saudi Arabia and the region, the Kingdom’s oil policies, and US-Saudi relations.