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A Conversation on U.S. Middle East Policy With Senator Chris Murphy
Thu, April 16th, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Washington, D.C. and Live Online
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Amid the fallout from the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, urgent questions confront American policymakers: how did the United States arrive at this moment, and what does a responsible way out look like?
Navigating the current crisis requires an honest accounting of why the U.S. decided to launch the war, the impact on U.S. strategic interests and relationships in the region, the ensuing global economic turmoil, and implications for U.S. domestic politics.
To examine these dynamics and chart a realistic path forward on Iran and the broader Middle East, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace invites you for a conversation with Senator Chris Murphy, one of Congress's most prominent voices on U.S. foreign policy, moderated by Frederic Wehrey, Senior Fellow in Carnegie's Middle East Program, with opening remarks by Middle East Program director Amr Hamzawy.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
Chris Murphy
United States Senator
Chris Murphy, the junior United States senator for Connecticut, has dedicated his career to public service. He’s been a leading voice in the Senate, fighting for affordable health care, sensible gun laws, and a democracy and economy that serves working people. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Murphy has advocated for a forward-looking approach to U.S. foreign policy centered around diplomacy and strengthening relationships with our allies.
Frederic Wehrey
Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Frederic Wehrey is a senior fellow in the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where his research focuses on governance, conflict, and security in Libya, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf.
Amr Hamzawy
Director, Middle East Program
Amr Hamzawy is a senior fellow and the director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. His research and writings focus on Egypt’s and other middle powers’ involvement in regional security in the Middle East, particularly through collective diplomacy and multilateral conflict resolution