The Middle East Institute hosted Dr. Gregory Gause, Ambassador Michael Ratney, and Dr. Karen Young for an assessment of Saudi policy and the US-Saudi relationship in the wake of the MBS visit.
The Middle East Institute has released the Syria trip report 'A New Day in Syria: Opportunities for Reconstruction and Renewal' in parallel to the recorded debrief. This 2025 Syria Trip Debrief provided context for the report and deeper insight into the recommendations mentioned.