The October 1973 War Redux

The October 1973 war was a seismic event in modern Middle East history, marking the last major multistate Arab-Israeli conflict, the most significant use of oil boycotts for political purposes, the dawn of modern peacemaking, and America’s emergence as the indispensable third party in peace diplomacy. To discuss the war’s long-term impact and lessons for national security fifty years later, The Washington Institute hosted a series of virtual events October 3-5, 2023.