U.S. & the Middle East: Understanding Influence & Policy

Examine U.S. engagement in the Middle East through diplomacy, economic cooperation, and regional strategy, with a focus on the Abraham Accords and partnerships with countries such as the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. Featuring perspectives from embassy and policy leaders, the discussion unpacks how trade, security, energy, and innovation shape U.S. foreign policy and regional stability. Learn how initiatives like AASPIRE—the Abraham Accords Science Partnership for Innovation and Research Excellence—support collaboration in science, technology, and people-to-people engagement across the region while gaining practical tools to analyze international influence and global policymaking.