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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered an address on Middle East policy at the American University in Cairo. In his remarks, titled, “A Force for Good: America’s Reinvigorated Role in the …

Panelists talked about Russia’s military intervention in the Syrian conflict, particularly its support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over objections from the United States and its alli…

Middle East scholars and energy experts talked about the implications of recent changes in Saudi Arabia’s leadership on the global energy market and regional stability. In April 2015 the Sau…

Ambassadors who had been appointed during congressional recess periods testified about their confirmation by the Senate. Among the topics they addressed were political unrest and anti-govern…

Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors in Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen and Turkey. They spoke about regional security issues, U.S. foreign policy goals in…

Officials testified about the role of U.S. forces following the transfer of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities. Among the issues they addressed were the current security challenges, building a…

Francis Ricciardone, Iraq Transition Coordinator for the State Department, spoke to reporters about the transfer of sovereignty in Iraq. He talked about the Iraqi interim government, the new…