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Contributing Scholar: Russell Berman

The Art of Statecraft in the Middle East

Hoover Institution Senior Fellow, Russell Berman, discusses the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, balancing competing interests, regional stability, and the promotion of values in a challenging geopolitical landscape.

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Published April 30, 2024

Throughout this Q&A session, Russell Berman delves into the complex relationship between U.S. foreign policy and private enterprise in the Middle East. He examines how private sector engagement, such as Israeli companies working in Saudi Arabia, can influence foreign relations and contribute to regional stability. Berman also discusses the challenges of aligning commercial interests with national security objectives and the need for a nuanced approach that considers the unique cultural and political dynamics of the region.

Check out more from Russell Berman:

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Check out more from Russell Berman:

Watch "The Road to Smart Power in the Middle East" from Russell Berman here.
Read "Tehran Wins Tenure" by Russell Berman here.
Read "October 7 and American Grand Strategy" by Russell Berman here.

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