Hollings Center Bilateral Relations Dialogues cover consequential and challenging topics that link Muslim-majority nations and the United States. Dialogues center on looking for beneficial areas of partnership between the US and specific countries and regions.
Bilateral Relations Dialogues Initiative
The Hollings Center’s Bilateral Relations program initiative is designed to foster meaningful dialogue between the United States and Muslim-majority nations, addressing key political, economic, and security challenges that impact both sides. Through a series of in-depth discussions, the program seeks to identify areas of potential collaboration and partnership, promoting mutual understanding and trust between diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, scholars, and experts. The initiative tackles critical issues such as regional conflicts, security concerns, economic cooperation, and the role of diplomacy in strengthening international ties. Past dialogues have focused on the state of US relations with countries such as Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey, providing a platform for frank and constructive conversations on these nations’ evolving dynamics with the United States. By encouraging dialogue on both immediate and long-term challenges, the program aims to build sustainable relationships that can foster cooperation in addressing shared global issues, creating a foundation for lasting partnerships that transcend political or cultural divides.
Bilateral Relations Dialogues: Recent Snapshots
U.S.-Iraq Relations: Interests, Expectations, Ways Forward
Recently, U.S.-Iraq relations underwent a major shift in policy. What will the “advise, assist, and enable” phase look like?
Multi-Generational Perspectives on U.S.-Turkey Relations
A Hollings Center dialogue on U.S.-Turkey relations that took viewpoints from multiple generational perspectives. Read the snapshot report.
U.S.-Southeast Asia: Building Strategic Relationships
U.S.-Southeast Asia relations remain a strategic concern for both the US and countries in the region, particularly for Indonesia and Malaysia.
Middle East and U.S. Relations with the Greater Horn of Africa
Africa’s markets and strategic importance are driving partnerships with MENA countries, boosting investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and development.
