Dan Byman

Join Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Scott R. Anderson and Dan Byman from Brookings, Oula A. Alrifai, a Syrian specialist, and Leah West, a Canadian expert on ISIS detainees, as they dissect the chaotic aftermath of the U.S. withdrawal from Syria. They cover the fallout of Turkish incursions, the humanitarian crisis facing families, and the precarious state of Kurdish forces against ISIS. Their insights illuminate the complex geopolitical dynamics and serious implications for regional stability.

Natan Sachs, a Brookings Institution fellow specializing in Middle Eastern politics, joins Dan Byman, a Georgetown professor focused on terrorism, Joel Braunold, an expert in Middle East negotiations, and Dana El-Kurd, a conflict resolution professor. They delve into the recent Gaza ceasefire, discussing its terms, future implications, and the complex politics driving it. The panel explores regional dynamics, U.S. foreign policy challenges, and the crucial role of external verifiers, while shedding light on the reconstruction efforts led by the Emiratis and the evolving Palestinian leadership.

In this engaging discussion, Dan Byman, a terrorism expert from Georgetown, Ryan Berg, director of the Americas Program at CSIS, and legal analyst Scott R. Anderson dive into the U.S.'s new counterdrug strategies. They examine the implications of lethal strikes against drug smuggling boats and the challenges of framing drug trafficking under international law. The trio debates the importance of host governments in combatting cartels, the risks of retaliation against U.S. forces, and whether a counterterrorism approach can effectively address the persistent demand for drugs in America.

Joel Braunold, managing director at the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, alongside experts Dan Byman and Natan Sachs, dive deep into Israel's recent offensive in Gaza and airstrikes in Qatar. They discuss the humanitarian crisis resulting from the military operations and implications for regional stability. The conversation explores Netanyahu's political strategies, potential shifts in U.S.-Gulf-Israel relationships, and the complex dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its global repercussions.

Dan Byman, an expert at the Center for Strategic & International Studies; Ghaith al-Omari, a scholar at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy; and Scott R. Anderson, a senior editor at Lawfare, delve into the escalating violence in the West Bank amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. They examine the implications of settler violence, the precarious position of the Palestinian Authority, and the potential international legal ramifications. Discussions highlight the need for proactive measures and viable solutions to foster peace and stability in the region.