Meridian Council Salon: Evolving Geopolitics in the Middle East

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

A Meridian Council Salon and reception on the evolving geopolitics of the Middle East will convene leaders from the diplomatic, private, and public sectors for an off-the-record discussion in partnership with the Middle East Institute.

Featuring Dr. Bernard Haykel of Princeton University and moderated by Toni Verstandig, with additional speakers to be announced, the conversation will look beyond today's headlines to examine the region's shifting geopolitical landscape and what this period of historic transformation means for American leadership over the next decade.

About the Meridian Corporate Council

The Meridian Corporate Council provides a platform for exchange, dialogue, and networking on key global issues among diplomatic, government, and corporate leaders. Through this exchange, members are better equipped to navigate critical challenges and opportunities in a complex international environment. Drawn from wide-ranging sectors, member companies and organizations represent major corporations that are global leaders committed to advancing and safeguarding business opportunities abroad in the face of shifting geopolitical dynamics through cross-sector collaboration.