With Susannah George, Gulf Bureau Chief, Washington Post
Moderated by Allison Hodgkins, World Affairs Council of Maine
Wednesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. — via Zoom
Susannah George is The Washington Post’s Gulf bureau chief, based in Dubai, where she leads coverage of the oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf and their neighbor, Iran. She previously spent four years The Post’s Afghanistan-Pakistan bureau chief, where she covered the fall of the Afghan government and the return of the Taliban to power. She is a prize-winning journalist with deep experience in reporting from the Middle East, including assignments in Egypt, Libya, Bahrain and Tunisia during the Arab Spring and in Iraq on multiple tours. She headed the Associated Press’s Baghdad bureau
The discussion will provide expert insight on the role of Congress in navigating the evolving dynamics between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Whether you’re interested in foreign policy, security, or current events, this conversation will provide critical insights into the challenges and opportunities facing U.S. strategy in the region.Registration for members is covered by annual membership dues. Suggested donation for the general public $10. Registration for Maine Students is always FREE!
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