Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (L-2) shakes hands with Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani (R-2) during the 21st Nationwide Assembly of the Islamic Revolution Guard. (Pool/Iranian Presidency Press Office/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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Stuck in the Middle: Iraq Caught Between the U.S. and Iran
Hudson Institute will host an event to discuss the role of Iraq as tensions increase between the U.S. and Iran. Panelists will include Iraq Analyst Omar Al-Nidawi, the Arabia Foundation's Geneive
Abdo, and the Atlantic Council's Dr. Abbas Kadhim, with Hudson Senior Fellow Michael Pregent moderating.
As tensions continue to mount between the U.S. and Iran, Iraq is stuck in the middle of the escalation. The U.S. recently ordered State Department officials in Iraq to return home amid safety concerns arising from threats from Iranian-influenced actors. This followed a stern warning from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Iraqi leaders that if they are not going to stand with the U.S. against Iran, they should stand aside. Iran's influence in Iraq is robust and presents significant challenges to U.S. strategic interests in the region.
NOTE: This event is open to the press. All members of the media should RSVP to [email protected]
Geneive Abdo
Resident Scholar, Arabia Foundation
Dr. Abbas Kadhim
Director and Resident Senior Fellow, Iraq Initiative, Atlantic Council
Omar Al-Nidawi
Iraq Analyst
Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
28 Tuesday May 28, 2019 11:45am to 1:30pm
Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004
11:45 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Registration & Lunch
12:00 p.m. — 12:05 p.m. Introduction
12:05 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Panel Discussion
1:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Audience Q & A
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