How Will the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Collapse Change the Middle East?
Date: 09/24/2024
Location: Washington, D.C.
Private Event? Yes
Kosher Options? Yes
Offers Hotel Code? No
Cost Is Donation? Yes
Cost: USD $250 per person This lunch is complimentary for current MEF donors of $250 or more ($500 per couple). For all other guests, we request a $250 contribution.
Michael Rubin and Jim Hanson will explore the potential consequences of Iran’s 45-year-old Islamic Revolution facing internal strife and succession issues. The recent targeted Israeli attack on Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon further highlight the growing instability among Iran-backed groups. What might follow the potential collapse of Iran’s theocracy? Will it lead to a civil war, affect Iran’s terror proxies, or reshape its nuclear ambitions?
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Michael Rubin
Director of Policy Analysis
Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Middle Eastern countries, particularly Iran and Turkey. His career includes time as a Pentagon official, with field experiences in Iran, Yemen, and Iraq, as well as engagements with the Taliban prior to 9/11. Mr. Rubin has also contributed to military education, teaching U.S. Navy and Marine units about regional conflicts and terrorism. His scholarly work includes several key publications, such as “Dancing with the Devil” and “Eternal Iran.” Rubin earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in history and a B.S. in biology from Yale University.
Jim Hanson is Chief Editor for the Middle East Forum. He previously served in U.S. Army Special Forces and conducted counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and foreign internal defense operations in more than two dozen countries. He is the author of several books including “Winning the Second Civil War - Without Firing a Shot” and “Cut Down the Black Flag - A Plan to Defeat ISIS”.
