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HomeUpcoming EventsUS Middle East Policy Under President Obama and His Successor
US Middle East Policy under President Obama and his successor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distinguished Professors Cynthia P. Schneider and Amin Saikal with, Fairfax Media's chief political correspondent, Mark Kenny at an ANU public forum on US Middle East Policy under President Obama and his successor.

There is a widespread view among analysts and policy makers in the Middle East region and beyond that President Barack Obama's handling of the oil-rich but volatile Middle East has not been deft. His policy actions or lack of them have contributed to regional instability, and disillusioned some of America's traditional Arab allies, most importantly Saudi Arabia.  President Obama has been criticized for not containing the influence of Saudi Arabia's regional rival, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and therefore the current American administration has been accused of playing into the hands of Tehran, whether in Iraq or Syria or Yemen.

The position of  the United States has also suffered in other parts of the region. The Arab Spring has come and largely gone, leaving the United States in  lower standing in Egypt. The US-led peace talks between Israel and Palestine have failed, despite Secretary Kerry's  energetic efforts.

How does Obama's policy in the Middle East compare to that of the two leading presidential aspirants, namely Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump? What are the best options open to President Obama's successor?

This event is made possible thanks to the support of Australian American Leadership Dialogue. The discussion will be available on ANU sound cloud.

About the speakers

Amin Saikal AM, FASSA is University Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Public Policy Fellow, and Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (Middle East and Central Asia) at The Australian National University.

Cynthia P. Schneider, Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, teaches, publishes, and organies initiatives in the field of cultural diplomacy, with a focus on relations with the Muslim world. From 1998-2001 she served as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, during which time she led initiatives in cultural diplomacy, biotechnology, cyber security, and education.

Moderated by Mark Kenny Fairfax Media's chief political correspondent. A director of the National Press Club, he is a sought after political analyst who appears on the ABC's Insiders, 7:30, and Lateline programs, Sky News Agenda, and numerous other television and radio programs.

 

 

Date & time

  • Tue 10 May 2016, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Australian Centre on China in the World Building 188, Fellows Lane, ANU