Diplomacy During War: Priorities for the Trump Administration

Speculation about U.S.-Iran talks to end the war continues, although details remain uncertain about the location, mediators, and proposals. At the same time, the U.S. military is further building up its presence in the Middle East, adding Marines, ground forces, and amphibious assault capabilities. After four weeks of war, Iran and the United States may be as ready to escalate the fighting as they are open to exploratory talks. To discuss the contours of future negotiations and priorities for the United States, The Washington Institute is pleased to announce a virtual Policy Forum moderated by Atlantic staff writer Nancy A. Youssef and featuring three policy practitioners experienced in negotiating with Iran:

Emily Harding serves as director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program and vice president of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Richard Nephew is the Bernstein Adjunct Fellow at The Washington Institute and a former deputy special envoy for Iran.

Michael Singh is the managing director and Lane-Swig Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and a former senior director at the National Security Council.

Nancy A. Youssef is a distinguished journalist who covers national security and the Defense Department for The Atlantic.

The Policy Forum series is made possible through the generosity of the Winkler Lowy Foundation.