America at a Crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Dalia Dassa Kaye with Robin Wright: The High-Stakes of US Policy on Iran
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In this conversation from the America at a Crossroads series, Middle East policy expert Dalia Dassa Kaye joins award-winning journalist Robin Wright to examine the critical decisions facing the United States in its approach to Iran.
At a time of heightened geopolitical tension, this discussion explores the strategic, diplomatic, and security implications of U.S. policy in the region—and what is at stake for global stability.
Drawing on deep expertise in foreign policy and decades of reporting, Kaye and Wright analyze the evolving dynamics between the U.S. and Iran, regional power shifts, and the risks and opportunities shaping America’s next moves.
The discussion explores key questions including:
• What are the current risks and flashpoints in U.S.–Iran relations?
• What policy options are available to the United States?
• How do regional and global actors influence the path forward?
This conversation provides a clear, informed perspective on one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges facing the United States today.
Speakers
Dalia Dassa Kaye – Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations and former Director of the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy. She is a leading expert on U.S. foreign policy and Middle East affairs.
Robin Wright – Award-winning journalist, author, and foreign affairs analyst specializing in the Middle East and global security. She has reported from more than 140 countries and has written for The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and NPR.