Project Description
| Full Title: | The US Policy in the Middle East |
| Lead Fellow: | Dlawer Ala’Aldeen |
| Project in Brief: | This Forum will explore the evolving dynamics of United States policies in the Middle East and their profound impact on Iraq and its neighbours. It highlights the Trump administration’s approach on the Iran nuclear deal, renewed engagement with regional powers, including Turkey and its recent visits to the Gulf, reflecting a strategic recalibration. In Iraq, […] |
| Term: | On-going |
| Most Recent: | Publications and Events |
This Forum will explore the evolving dynamics of United States policies in the Middle East and their profound impact on Iraq and its neighbours. It highlights the Trump administration’s approach on the Iran nuclear deal, renewed engagement with regional powers, including Turkey and its recent visits to the Gulf, reflecting a strategic recalibration. In Iraq, American involvement remains critical, politically, militarily and economically. As regional tensions rise, it is vital that Iraq and the U.S. foster mutual understanding and pursue a balanced, constructive engagement. Only through such cooperation can long-term stability, security, and development be realized across Iraq and the wider region, amid shifting geopolitical realities and emerging challenges.
Studying the security dynamics in the Middle East and the impact of the US policies remain focus areas of MERI’s research, which includes organisation of:
- Track 2 dialogue
- Roundtables and workshops under Chatham House Rules
- Publication of policy briefs and policy reports with recommendations.