The Middle East in Transition

The City of Holland International Relations Commission is pleased to host Ghaith al-Omari on Tuesday,March 4th, 1:00 pm at the Herrick District Library. al-Omari will speak on The Middle East in Transition.

This event is free and open to the public.

The Middle East is a region of profound historical, political, and cultural complexity and currently faces many challenges to future stability. Several key issues dominate the region, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, ongoing civil wars in Yemen and Libya, and continuing regional antagonism from Iran. While these issues remain complex, and ongoing violence heartbreaking, Mr. al-Omari will offer insights on potential ways forward, framed by his deep experience in the region.

, the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Senior Fellow in The Washington Institute's Irwin Levy Family Program on the U.S.-Israel Strategic Relationship, is the former executive director of the American Task Force on Palestine. He served as advisor to the negotiating team during the 1999–2001 permanent-status talks in addition to holding various other positions within the Palestinian Authority.

al-Omari's presentation is part of the 2025 Great Decisions program of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.

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