Audrey Kurth Cronin, director of the Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology, joins prominent Middle Eastern politics scholar Marc Lynch, former U.S. diplomat Dennis Ross, and defense strategist Dana Stroul to discuss the evolving crisis in Gaza. They explore the complexities of Israel's military strategy and the need for a coherent political approach post-conflict. The panel emphasizes the shifting regional dynamics, Saudi Arabia’s quest for U.S. defense, and the urgent reforms needed in Palestinian leadership for future stability.

Eric Brewer, Dana Stroul, and Gavin Clough discuss Iran's evolving threats, recent attacks, and nuclear capabilities. They explore deterrence, state-on-state conflict dynamics, and the implications on global security. The experts also touch on maintaining deterrence, diplomatic opportunities, and defense strategies in the region.

Former Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffers Lester Munson, Jodi Herman, Jamil Jaffer, and Dana Stroul discuss U.S.-China relations, Huawei, cyber and tech security, the South China sea, and Uighur internment.