The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative invites you to a hybrid panel on Monday, October 16, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET. The discussion will feature expert takes for the “Israel-Hamas War: The ground, information, and multilateral environment ahead.”

Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack has shaken all of Israel into action. There’s still much we don’t know when it comes to what direction the conflict will take, and whether it will remain contained to Israel and Hamas or spread to become a multifront war.

Israel’s likely ground campaign and battle for control of the narrative in the information space will drive how regional and global states engage with parties to the conflict in the months ahead.

This conversation will take place at the Atlantic Council’s headquarters and will be broadcast on Zoom, Twitter, and Facebook. Register below to attend in person or to join us online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to attend. The event is open to members of the press and will be on the record.

A conversation with

Jean-Loup Samaan
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative
Atlantic Council

Alex Plitsas
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East Programs
Atlantic Council

Dina Sadek
Mideast Research Fellow, Digital Forensic Research Lab
Atlantic Council

Moderated by

Jonathan Panikoff
Director, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative
Atlantic Council

Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

The Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative (SMESI) provides policymakers fresh insights into core US national security interests by leveraging its expertise, networks, and on-the-ground programs to develop unique and holistic assessments on the future of the most pressing strategic, political, and security challenges and opportunities in the Middle East. 

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