The inauguration of a new U.S. president presents an inflection point, a moment of possibility just before a candidate’s election promises meet the realities of governing. As the U.S. enters the second Trump administration, SFS faculty offer their thoughts on how the 47th president’s statements during the campaign, policies during his first term, and nominations and appointments announced thus far might impact different regions and issue areas around the world. The views expressed are the views of individual SFS faculty and not the views of SFS.
In this discussion, Ambassador Dennis Ross, a seasoned diplomat and Middle East policy expert, analyzes the evolving dynamics in the region and what U.S. diplomacy must do to navigate these challenges. Ross is the Dermont Family Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the Center for Jewish Civilization (CJC).
Coming soon, we’ll also hear from SFS Professor Fida Adely, director of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, who will share her perspective on the Trump Administration’s possible posture toward the Middle East.