Forthcoming Events
Gregg RomanCritical Briefing with Gregg Roman Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12 - 1:30pm RSVP online Gregg Roman will provide an in-depth analysis of Israel's strategic standing in the Middle East as the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches. With the U.S. entering an election year and President Biden in a lame-duck position, questions about the direction of American Middle East policy in 2025 are increasingly pressing. Recently, Roman spent two months in Israel, engaging with dozens of Israeli policymakers, military generals, experts, and politicians to gather firsthand insights into the nation's current security challenges and strategic considerations. The discussion will cover the ongoing threats from Iran, the volatile situation on Israel's borders with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi efforts to disrupt Western shipping in the Red Sea, and Shi'ite militia attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. Additionally, Roman will address the persistent tensions in Gaza and the West Bank, and how the outcomes of the upcoming U.S. elections could reshape the future of U.S.-Israel relations and broader Middle East policy. In addition to these security concerns, Roman will highlight the Middle East Forum's recent investigations, including the exposure of Islamist interference in the U.S. election process, such as Iranian hacking attempts targeting candidates. He will also discuss the looming threat of a potential direct Iranian attack on Israel and U.S. interests in the region, as well as MEF's efforts to combat campus antisemitism by utilizing RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) statutes to hold perpetrators accountable. Business attire. Limited capacity. Picture I.D. required to enter the building. |
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