The End of Ambition – A Conversation with Steven A. Cook
October 28th, 2024 5:00PM -6:30PM
Join the World Affairs Council for a conversation with Middle East expert and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Steven A. Cook, as he discusses his latest book, The End of Ambition: America's Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East. Cook re-examines U.S. policy in the Middle East, exploring how America's ambitions in the region have evolved over time and whether its goals of fostering democracy, stability, and prosperity are still achievable. The conversation with Cook will explore the shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, the impact of recent U.S. administrations on the region, and the complex relationships with key regional actors and Cook’s recommendation for a strategic recalibration of the U.S. role in the region.
Come early at 5:00 PM to join us for a wine reception and catch up with fellow Council enthusiasts!
You can purchase a copy of his new book here.
About Our Speaker
Steven A. Cook is Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies and director of the International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is an expert on Arab and Turkish politics as well as U.S.-Middle East policy. Cook is the author of False Dawn: Protest, Democracy, and Violence in the New Middle East; The Struggle for Egypt: From Nasser to Tahrir Square, which won the 2012 gold medal from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy; and Ruling but Not Governing: The Military and Political Development in Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey. Cook is also the author of the recently published Oxford University Press book, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East.
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