Buffett Book Talk: Marc Lynch on "America’s Middle East"

Wed Mar 04 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:45 pm UTC-06:00

720 University Pl | Evanston

Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
Publisher/HostNorthwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs
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Join us for a Buffett Book Talk with Marc Lynch on his new book, "America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region."
About this Event

, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Project on Middle East Political Science (POMEPS) at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, will discuss his new book, .

From the Gulf War to Gaza, the book discusses how and why Washington ensnared itself in the Middle East and situates US policy towards the Middle East in the broader context of its foreign policy towards the region since the end of the Cold War.

Please note that 720 University Place is not an ADA-accessible space. Increasing physical access to buildings and facilities is a goal of the University, but not all buildings and venues have been updated.


Agenda

🕑: 12:15 PM
Lunch begins
🕑: 12:30 PM
Lecture begins
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

720 University Pl, 720 University Place, Evanston, United States

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