Beyond Iraq’s domestic post-ISIS challenges, the region is faced with continued conflict and instability, particularly in Syria. This panel will explore developments among Iraq’s neighbors amid continuing tensions in the region. Regional experts will discuss developments in Syria, Turkey, the Arab Gulf states, Iran and Russia and their impact on the region’s post-ISIS landscape.
Panelists:
Kevin Baron, Moderator
Founding Executive Editor, Defense One
Dr. Elie Abouaoun
Director, Middle East and North Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace
Dr. Mark N. Katz
Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University
Alireza Nader
Senior International/Defense Researcher, RAND
Mona Yacoubian
Senior Advisor for Syria, U.S. Institute of Peace
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