The new Middle East is arriving and Washington isn’t ready!

About this episode

The episode discusses the emerging geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – In place of the old American-led order, Moeini envisions what he calls the “ME5”: a loose regional framework centered on Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan. These states, he argues, possess the demographic, economic, military, and cultural weight necessary to shape the region’s future. While competition among them will...

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Weichert

Topics covered

• Middle East
• National Security
• Geopolitics
• Regional Framework
• International Relations

Keywords

• Middle East
• Iran
• Turkey
• Saudi Arabia
• Geopolitics
• National Security
• Regional Framework

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan

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