On Monday, March 9th, Edelman will partner with the Atlantic Council to convene a private, off the record, and exclusive briefing featuring leading foreign policy experts to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East and what may lie ahead.

This session will provide insights from experts actively engaged in the field, offering perspective on:

• The current state of play
• Near-term geopolitical and economic considerations
• What organizations should be evaluating across operations and risk
• Potential developments in the days and weeks ahead

At a moment of heightened complexity, the discussion will provide credible expertise and informed perspective to navigate what comes next.

We hope you can join us.

Please complete the form below to register for the event. Invitations are transferable only upon request.

Dispatches Mar 3, 2026

Experts react: How the world is responding to the US-Israeli war with Iran

By Atlantic Council experts

We turned to our global network to explain how leaders in Europe, Asia, and Latin America are viewing the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran.

Argentina China

MENASource Mar 3, 2026

Trump wants Iranians to ‘take back their country’ from the regime. Can they?

By Alan Pino

To succeed in overthrowing the Iranian regime, an uprising would likely require a unifying leader, an effective organization, and the support of whatever remains of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

Dispatches Mar 3, 2026

How the US and its allies can prevent an energy supply crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

By David L. Goldwyn, Andrea Clabough

As Iran threatens to stop oil and gas shipping through the critical waterway, coordination on what to do with strategic reserves is more important than ever.

Conflict Energy & Environment