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 AbouaounDirector, Middle East and North Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace
Dr. Mark N. KatzProfessor of Government and Politics, George Mason University
Alireza NaderSenior International/Defense Researcher, RAND
Mona YacoubianSenior Advisor for Syria, U.S. Institute of Peace