The Middle East Forum presents this week's webinars. The U.S.-Israel Bond: A Deep Look ***This webinar will begin one hour earlier than usual***
with Caroline Glick Israel's new government appears at odds with Washington over policies. How serious or novel is this tension? How has the history shaped the present situation? Ultimately, what should the two states' dynamic be? Monday, January 16, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm. ET Online: Click here to join just before 12:00pm ET By Phone: US: +1 6465588656,,86456904618#,,725213#,,# Add event to calendar Caroline Glick is an American-born Israeli columnist and the author of two books. She has served as an IDF captain, as a member of Israel's Defense Ministry negotiating team with the Palestinians, and as an assistant foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She received her BA from Columbia University and her MA from Harvard University. Israel Insider with Nave Dromi After 1½ years in power, what is the current status of Israel's opposition? How much can it influence Netanyahu-led government policies? Wednesday, January 18, 2022 3:00 - 3:30p.m. ET Online: Click here to join just before 3:00pm ET By Phone: US: +1 6465588656,,89844190834#,,380658#,,# Add event to calendar Iran's Push to Control Iraq with Hussain Abdul-Hussain Tehran has attempted to control Iraq since the toppling of Saddam Hussein twenty years ago. The Iranians use every tool at their disposal, from political manipulation to funding militias. Many Iraqis oppose this Iranian project. What is the current state of relations between the two neighbors? How much has Iran succeeded in subduing Iraq? What main obstacles does it face? Friday, January 20, 2022 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET Online: Click here to join just before 1:00pm ET By Phone: US: +1 6465588656,,88036499903#,,317968#,,# Add event to calendar Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a Beirut-born research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), focusing on the Gulf region and Yemen. A former reporter and editor, he has managed the U.S.-sponsored Arabic network Alhurra Iraq and headed the Washington Bureau of the Kuwaiti daily Al Rai. He holds a BA from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Catch up with our previous webinars! All webinars are recorded for viewing after the event. To view past webinars, please visit our YouTube channel or our website. |