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Middle East policy advocates and academics discussed Israel’s military strategy in Gaza during a virtual conversation hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.

Steven Cook, Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow, talked about President Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia. He also talked about oil, Iran, Israel, Saudi human rights abuses, and…

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy hosted a discussion on U.S.-Turkey relations amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Panelists discussed the continued detention of …

The Atlantic Council hosted a panel discussion on U.S. relations with Turkey and the aftermath of the failed military coup in that country. The panelists talked about political divisions wit…

Steven Cook talked about Turkey’s role in the fight against ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the…

Panelists talked about the future of Egypt. the country was to vote on a draft constitution that would also expand decision-making powers of the country’s President Muhammed Morsi. The draft…

Steven Cook talked about the vote on Egypt’s draft constitution, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. Topics included protests about Egyptian President Morsi, Eg…

Steven Cook spoke about the unfolding situation involving anti-government protesters in Egypt. The previous evening Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced that he would not run for anoth…

Participants at a forum on Turkish foreign policy and geopolitics talked about Turkey’s growing role in the Middle East, including its relations with Israel, Iran and Iraq. Among the issues …

Steven Cook talked about Turkey’s diminished relationship with Israel after the attack on a flotilla bound for Gaza, and the role of the U.S. in light of long-time efforts for peace between …

Appearing by remote access from New York City, Steven Cook talked about the current situation in Lebanon and Hezbollah’s stronghold of Beirut. He responded to telephone calls and electronic…

Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow James Carafano and Council on Foreign Relations Next Generation Fellow Steven Cook talked about U.S. policy in Iraq, focusing on the successes and …