The Great Mideast Crackup - Analyzing Regional Instability and Changing Alliances

Explore the complex geopolitical landscape of the Middle East in this 46-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the long-predicted regional upheaval caused by political, civil, and economic challenges, sectarianism, and the clash between modernization and religious fundamentalism. Examine the ongoing crises from Egypt to Yemen and analyze the shifting dynamics of U.S. relationships with traditional Gulf partners in light of recent events in Syria and the Iran nuclear deal. Join Ambassador Lukman Faily, Professor Shibley Telhami, and moderator Peter Bergen as they dissect these critical issues and speculate on the future of the region and its international relations.