The United States has struck three nuclear facilities in Iran in the midst of the Israel-Iran crisis. MEI will host another virtual briefing on the ongoing conflict today, Sunday, June 22nd, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The briefing will be on-the-record and open to the public.
Speakers
Brian Katulis
Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute
Brian Katulis is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute (MEI), where he focuses on US foreign policy and national security. He is also the host of the MEI podcast series Taking the Edge Off the Middle East and authors the column Making Sense: A Weekly Take on US Foreign Policy.
Alex Vatanka
Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute
Alex Vatanka is a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. He specializes in Middle Eastern regional security affairs with a particular focus on Iran. Alex is also a Senior Fellow in Middle East Studies at the US Air Force Special Operations School (USAFSOS) at Hurlburt Field and teaches as an Adjunct Professor at DISAS at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Ken Pollack (Moderator)
Vice President for Policy, Middle East Institute
Dr. Pollack began his career as a Persian Gulf military analyst at the CIA and served twice on the National Security Council, first as director for Near East and South Asian affairs and then as director for Persian Gulf affairs.