Turmoil and Opportunities in the Middle East: A View from the Pentagon
Thursday, April 23, 20154:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Pacific)
**Please note that the event time has been changed to 4:30-6:30pm.**
Abstract
The Middle East security landscape is as complex and challenging as ever: The rise of ISIL; ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq; the framework of a nuclear agreement and the challenges of Iran's destabilizing activities. Dr. Spence will discuss how the U.S. Defense Department approaches these immediate challenges, as well as the impact of longer-term challenges and opportunities in the region. Dr. Spence will also discuss the role of the Defense Department in supporting political reform in the Middle East.
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