Trump Presidency and its implications on the Middle East discussed by Committee

23 November 2016

The International Relations Committee takes evidence from former UK special advisor on the Middle East and leading regional analysts on the implications of the new American presidency and UK engagement with the Middle East.

Witnesses

Wednesday 23 November, Committee Room 3A, Palace of Westminster

At 10:30am

Lord Williams of Baglan, Former UN Under Secretary General and UK Special Advisor on the Middle East

At 11:30am

Jane Kinninmont, Deputy Head, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House
Ayham Kamel, Director, Middle East and North Africa, Eurasia Group

Possible questions

What will the new US President's focus be in the Middle East?
Where do you think the new US policy in the region will clash with the UK's interests and stated positions?
What are the implications of a shift in US's Middle East policy?
How should the UK respond if the new US administration seeks to renegotiate or renege on the Iran nuclear deal?
Is it possible for the UK (and other partners on the deal) to continue without the US?
We have been informed that the UK should consider whether its alliance with authoritarian regimes might be detrimental to the UK's long-term interests and damaging to its image amongst ordinary people. Would you agree?
Previous US administrations have invested considerable energy and political capital on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. How do you think a Trump administration will deal with this issue
Following Brexit era, how significant could bilateral trade deals with Gulf states prove to be?
We have heard that the UK should negotiate robustly, recognising that Gulf states are no longer central to UK international relations or even to UK security. Would you agree with that assessment?

Further information

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