Upcoming Events and Conferences on Our Foreign Policy
NIF holds frequent events including luncheons, monthly roundtables, and conferences in Washington and around the world featuring American and international officials, diplomats, and experts in various fields
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June 2021
Aftermath of the Gaza War: Should the U.S. be Talking Directly to Hamas?
An NIF Zoom event discussing the recent war in Gaza and the United States' position in the region moving forward. Speakers Peter Beinart, Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents, a CNN Political Commentator, a frequent contributor to The New York Times, and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace, Writes the Beinart Notebook newsletter on Substack.Com. Diana Buttu, Palestinian-Canadian lawyer and analyst based in Haifa, Former legal advisor to PLO…
Find out more »Syria Sanctions: The Caesar Act One Year Later
The National Interest Foundation invites you to attend our lunch discussion regarding the one-year anniversary of the Caesar Act sanctions against the Syrian regime. Speakers Colonel Joel Rayburn, Former Special Envoy for Syria, current Special Advisor for Middle East affairs to U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Levant Affairs and before that as Senior Director for Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon at the National Security Council, retired U.S. Army officer who served in a variety…
Find out more »July 2021
U.S. Potholes in Iraq: 31 Years After Saddam’s Invasion of Kuwait
An NIF Zoom event on where Iraq is today, the U.S. role, how we arrived here, and if the U.S. can play a constructive part in Iraq's future. Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for those who fail to do so, i.e. inputting "NA" in the "organization" or "job…
Find out more »August 2021
Coup in Tunisia: Is This the End of Democracy in North Africa?
An NIF Zoom event discussion on the latest developments in Tunisia and the way out of the current crisis. Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for those who fail to do so, i.e. inputting "NA" in the "organization" or "job title" section. Speakers MP Oussama Sghaier, Member of Parliament…
Find out more »October 2021
The Institutionalized Discrimination Against Palestinian Citizens of Israel
The National Interest Foundation invites you to attend our lunch discussion regarding the living conditions of Palestinian citizens of Israel. Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for those who fail to do so, i.e. inputting "NA" in the "organization" or "job title" section. Note: COVID-19 social distancing guidelines will…
Find out more »December 2021
Iran Nuclear Talks in Vienna: Can the JCPOA be Revived?
An NIF Zoom event discussion regarding the prospects of reviving the Iran Nuclear Deal in the face of negotiations resuming on the issue. Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for those who fail to do so, i.e. inputting "NA" in the "organization" or "job title" section. Speakers Trita…
Find out more »January 2022
Freedom is in Retreat in the Middle East: 11 Years After the Arab Spring
An NIF Zoom event discussion regarding the 11-year anniversary of the Arab Spring and the state of freedom, democracy, and human rights in the region. Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for those who fail to do so, i.e. inputting "NA" in the "organization" or "job title" section. …
Find out more »February 2022
Lunch Meeting with Tunisian Parliamentary Delegation
The National Interest Foundation invites you to attend our lunch discussion regarding the state of democracy in Tunisia under the current political crisis. Disclaimer: Any RSVPs that are not on our email list will be denied entry. NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for those who fail to do so,…
Find out more »June 2022
The Abraham Accords Promised Peace: What’s the Reality?
An NIF Zoom event discussion regarding the shortcomings of the Abraham Accords. Some of the countries who signed on to the agreement claimed that it would improve the daily lives of Palestinians and stop more illegal Israeli settlements. Let's see the facts. Disclaimer: NIF events are by email invitation only and are non-transferable. Please note that when registering for any of our events, all required fields must be properly filled out. We reserve the right to deny entry for…
Find out more »2022 STG/NIF/ORSAM Istanbul Conference – The U.S. and International Shifting Dynamics
Strategic Thinking Group (STG) - Istanbul in Collaboration with The National Interest Foundation (NIF) - Washington D.C. & Center for Middle East Studies (ORSAM) - Ankara are hosting a second international conference under the title: "The U.S. and International Shifting Dynamics" Saturday, June 18, 2022 Istanbul, Turkey …
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