America's Middle East: The Ruination of a Region

Event Date: 21st October 2025
Location: Online, 5:00 - 6:00pm BST

For more than 30 years, the Middle East has played a pivotal role in U.S. foreign policy, including the regional Gulf War and conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and beyond. Despite promises to bring stability to the region, American interventions have too often created and deepened instability and humanitarian crises. In his new book, America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region, Marc Lynch examines the impact that Washington has had in the region.

Join Perry World House for this timely discussion on the legacy of American foreign policy in the Middle East and the lessons to learn that would shape a different future.