Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.
Middle East Policy Council
In this clip from our recent conference, U.S. Grand Strategy in the Middle East, William Quandt (Professor, University of Virginia; Former Member, National Security Council) expresses skepticism of grand strategies by referencing the Bush I/Clinton eras and the failed Iraq invasion of Bush II. He recommends a strategy of balancing and persuasion anchored by overcoming U.S.-Iranian estrangement, pursuing strategic partnership with Turkey, and dedicating more resources to navigating the rapid political changes underway in Egypt.
Middle East Policy has been one of the world’s most cited publications on the region since its inception in 1982, and our Breaking Analysis series makes high-quality, diverse analysis available to a broader audience.
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One of the most frequently cited journals on the Middle East in the field of international affairs, Middle East Policy has been engaging thoughtful minds for more than 40 years with high-quality, diverse analysis on the region.
Middle East Policy Council
In this clip from our recent conference, U.S. Grand Strategy in the Middle East, William Quandt (Professor, University of Virginia; Former Member, National Security Council) expresses skepticism of grand strategies by referencing the Bush I/Clinton eras and the failed Iraq invasion of Bush II. He recommends a strategy of balancing and persuasion anchored by overcoming U.S.-Iranian estrangement, pursuing strategic partnership with Turkey, and dedicating more resources to navigating the rapid political changes underway in Egypt.