Liz Dent
@lizydent.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @WashInstitute primarily covering U.S. foreign and defense policy towards the Gulf | Former DoD and State | @MiamiUniversity & @AU_SIS alum
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President Trump will host Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman on November 18. Amb. Dennis Ross, @lizydent.bsky.social, April Longley Alley, Simon Henderson, Henry Tugendhat, and Noam Raydan discuss each government’s likely agenda for the landmark visit.
Perspectives on Muhammad bin Salman’s Visit to Washington
Washington Institute experts discuss each government’s likely agenda for the landmark visit, from dealmaking in the energy and AI sectors to deepening the bilateral defense relationship and taking the...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
President Trump will host Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman on November 18. Amb. Dennis Ross, @lizydent.bsky.social, April Longley Alley, Simon Henderson, Henry Tugendhat, and Noam Raydan discuss each government’s likely agenda for the landmark visit.
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“With adversaries degraded, partners empowered, and diplomacy active, Washington can mold the Middle East’s fledgling regional order in ways that would have been unthinkable even a few years ago,” write James Jeffrey and @lizydent.bsky.social.
A New Path to Middle East Security
How the Gulf can become the fulcrum of a new Middle East order.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“With adversaries degraded, partners empowered, and diplomacy active, Washington can mold the Middle East’s fledgling regional order in ways that would have been unthinkable even a few years ago,” write James Jeffrey and @lizydent.bsky.social.
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New from @lizydent.bsky.social and Amb. James Jeffrey in Foreign Affairs: "For the first time in a generation, the United States has an opportunity to build a durable security architecture for one of the world’s most violent regions."
A New Path to Middle East Security
How the Gulf can become the fulcrum of a new Middle East order.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New from @lizydent.bsky.social and Amb. James Jeffrey in Foreign Affairs: "For the first time in a generation, the United States has an opportunity to build a durable security architecture for one of the world’s most violent regions."
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New from @lizydent.bsky.social and Amb. James Jeffrey in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: "Despite growing frustration, Gulf leaders know that the U.S. remains the only actor with the scale, capability, and long-term commitments to provide security guarantees."
No Real Alternative: Why the Gulf Will Rely on the U.S.
Gulf leaders know that neither China, Russia, nor a “Mideast NATO” can replace the scale, capability, and strategic commitments that Washington brings, though they are still looking to recalibrate the...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
New from @lizydent.bsky.social and Amb. James Jeffrey in Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: "Despite growing frustration, Gulf leaders know that the U.S. remains the only actor with the scale, capability, and long-term commitments to provide security guarantees."
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Yesterday, Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. Robert Satloff, @lizydent.bsky.social, Simon Henderson, and David Makovsky offer expert takes on the most urgent policy and security implications for Gaza diplomacy, Gulf relations, and more.
Israel Strikes Qatar: Implications for Gaza Diplomacy, Gulf Relations, and U.S. Policy
A compilation of Washington Institute views on the fallout of the targeted strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, including what the United States and its partners can do to translate this latest Israeli mi...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yesterday, Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. Robert Satloff, @lizydent.bsky.social, Simon Henderson, and David Makovsky offer expert takes on the most urgent policy and security implications for Gaza diplomacy, Gulf relations, and more.
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New from @lizydent.bsky.social: "The growing defense ties between the UAE and Israel carry significant regional—and possibly global—implications, with the potential to alter the Middle East security landscape."
Israel-UAE Defense Cooperation Grows Under the Abraham Accords
Negotiations between Elbit Systems and EDGE Group over the Hermes 900 UAV system exemplify how the accords are ushering in a new era of defense-industrial cooperation.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New from @lizydent.bsky.social: "The growing defense ties between the UAE and Israel carry significant regional—and possibly global—implications, with the potential to alter the Middle East security landscape."
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New from @lizydent.bsky.social: President Trump’s high-profile May 2025 visit to the Gulf focused on securing trillions of dollars in economic deals, but carrying these projects to completion while ensuring U.S. interests will require close, sustained oversight.
Unpacking Trump’s 2025 Gulf Investment Tour
The president focused his first planned visit to the region on securing trillions of dollars in economic deals, but carrying these projects to completion while ensuring U.S. interests will require clo...
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June 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
New from @lizydent.bsky.social: President Trump’s high-profile May 2025 visit to the Gulf focused on securing trillions of dollars in economic deals, but carrying these projects to completion while ensuring U.S. interests will require close, sustained oversight.
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The UAE has made becoming a global leader in AI a key part of its national strategy, and hopes U.S.-UAE cooperation will become the new cornerstone of the partnership. As part of this, the countries signed the U.S.-UAE Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Partnership, says @lizydent.bsky.social.
Today, President Trump arrived on the final stop on his Gulf tour, the UAE. This marks the first time that a U.S. president has visited the country since 2008. Once again, the visit underscored the economic and investment deal focus of the trip, says @lizydent.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/bpezF...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The UAE has made becoming a global leader in AI a key part of its national strategy, and hopes U.S.-UAE cooperation will become the new cornerstone of the partnership. As part of this, the countries signed the U.S.-UAE Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Partnership, says @lizydent.bsky.social.
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How can U.S. policymakers navigate the range of options when considering the export of semiconductors to Gulf countries? Read this insightful analysis by @lizydent.bsky.social and @grantrumley.bsky.social.
May 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
How can U.S. policymakers navigate the range of options when considering the export of semiconductors to Gulf countries? Read this insightful analysis by @lizydent.bsky.social and @grantrumley.bsky.social.
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"President Trump's visit to Qatar has continued the business theme of his Gulf trip," said Institute expert Simon Henderson. Watch as he details the president's stop in Doha.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"President Trump's visit to Qatar has continued the business theme of his Gulf trip," said Institute expert Simon Henderson. Watch as he details the president's stop in Doha.
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Today, President Trump arrived on the final stop on his Gulf tour, the UAE. This marks the first time that a U.S. president has visited the country since 2008. Once again, the visit underscored the economic and investment deal focus of the trip, says @lizydent.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/bpezF...
President Trump Heads to the Middle East Prt. 5
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May 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today, President Trump arrived on the final stop on his Gulf tour, the UAE. This marks the first time that a U.S. president has visited the country since 2008. Once again, the visit underscored the economic and investment deal focus of the trip, says @lizydent.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/bpezF...
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During his trip to the Mideast, President Trump will likely seek deals in areas such as energy, critical minerals, financial services & emerging tech. Last year, @lizydent.bsky.social and @grantrumley.bsky.social examined the future of U.S.-Gulf cooperation on AI & semiconductors.
Semiconductors, AI, and the Gulf: Policy Considerations for the United States
In seeking to bolster partnerships and simultaneously protect U.S. technology, officials will need to navigate export options ranging from permissive to restrictive.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
During his trip to the Mideast, President Trump will likely seek deals in areas such as energy, critical minerals, financial services & emerging tech. Last year, @lizydent.bsky.social and @grantrumley.bsky.social examined the future of U.S.-Gulf cooperation on AI & semiconductors.
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President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE this week. @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson explain that while the president will focus on big investment deals and arms sales during his Gulf tour, he also needs to address urgent security issues.
President Trump’s High-Stakes Gulf Trip Requires More Than Good Business
The president is expected to focus on big investment deals and arms sales during his Gulf tour, but he also needs to address some urgent security issues if he wants to come home with a win.
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May 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE this week. @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson explain that while the president will focus on big investment deals and arms sales during his Gulf tour, he also needs to address urgent security issues.
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With global markets in flux and new geopolitical alignments in the Mideast, President Trump’s Gulf trip will be watched for what it may signal in terms of U.S. strategy and engagement, said @lizydent.bsky.social.
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📺Watch the full webcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RT...
President Trump’s Gulf Trip: Setting the Stage for Strategic Wins
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May 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
With global markets in flux and new geopolitical alignments in the Mideast, President Trump’s Gulf trip will be watched for what it may signal in terms of U.S. strategy and engagement, said @lizydent.bsky.social.
📺Watch the full webcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RT...
📺Watch the full webcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1RT...
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President Trump's trip to the Gulf will have an economic focus. He will likely seek deals in areas such as energy, critical minerals, financial services, and emerging technologies like AI, write @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson.
President Trump’s High-Stakes Gulf Trip Requires More Than Good Business
The president is expected to focus on big investment deals and arms sales during his Gulf tour, but he also needs to address some urgent security issues if he wants to come home with a win.
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May 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
President Trump's trip to the Gulf will have an economic focus. He will likely seek deals in areas such as energy, critical minerals, financial services, and emerging technologies like AI, write @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson.
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📺Next week, President Trump will visit the Gulf. He is expected to pursue groundbreaking initiatives in energy, tech, and economic cooperation. Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social @joycekaram.bsky.social, and @lizydent.bsky.social discussed the upcoming trip.
President Trump’s Gulf Trip: Setting the Stage for Strategic Wins
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May 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
📺Next week, President Trump will visit the Gulf. He is expected to pursue groundbreaking initiatives in energy, tech, and economic cooperation. Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social @joycekaram.bsky.social, and @lizydent.bsky.social discussed the upcoming trip.
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"'Business, not policy' appears to be President Trump’s agenda for the first foreign tour of his second term," write @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson.
More on the president's Gulf visit, which is set to begin May 13 in Saudi Arabia.
More on the president's Gulf visit, which is set to begin May 13 in Saudi Arabia.
President Trump’s High-Stakes Gulf Trip Requires More Than Good Business
The president is expected to focus on big investment deals and arms sales during his Gulf tour, but he also needs to address some urgent security issues if he wants to come home with a win.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"'Business, not policy' appears to be President Trump’s agenda for the first foreign tour of his second term," write @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson.
More on the president's Gulf visit, which is set to begin May 13 in Saudi Arabia.
More on the president's Gulf visit, which is set to begin May 13 in Saudi Arabia.
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New from @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson: Aside from focusing on big investments and arms sales during his Gulf visit, President Trump will need to address a few pressing policy issues during the trip.
President Trump’s High-Stakes Gulf Trip Requires More Than Good Business
The president is expected to focus on big investment deals and arms sales during his Gulf tour, but he also needs to address some urgent security issues if he wants to come home with a win.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
New from @lizydent.bsky.social and Simon Henderson: Aside from focusing on big investments and arms sales during his Gulf visit, President Trump will need to address a few pressing policy issues during the trip.
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President Trump's Gulf Visit: Setting the Stage for Strategic Wins
Webcast with Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social, and @joycekaram.bsky.social. @lizydent.bsky.social will moderate.
🗓️Thursday, May 8
🕚11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT)
📺Watch: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...
Webcast with Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social, and @joycekaram.bsky.social. @lizydent.bsky.social will moderate.
🗓️Thursday, May 8
🕚11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT)
📺Watch: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...
May 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
President Trump's Gulf Visit: Setting the Stage for Strategic Wins
Webcast with Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social, and @joycekaram.bsky.social. @lizydent.bsky.social will moderate.
🗓️Thursday, May 8
🕚11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT)
📺Watch: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...
Webcast with Amb. Dennis Ross, @emile-hokayem.bsky.social, and @joycekaram.bsky.social. @lizydent.bsky.social will moderate.
🗓️Thursday, May 8
🕚11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT)
📺Watch: www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analy...
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The decision to extend the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mideast for another month while also ordering the USS Carl Vinson to head to the region comes amid the administration’s new campaign against the Houthis and public warnings to Iran, writes Institute expert @lizydent.bsky.social.
Two Carriers in the Middle East: Implications for the Houthis, Iran, and U.S. Force Readiness
The decision to order an additional carrier strike group to the region comes amid the Trump administration’s new campaign against the Houthis and public warnings to Iran, though it could affect U.S. f...
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April 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The decision to extend the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mideast for another month while also ordering the USS Carl Vinson to head to the region comes amid the administration’s new campaign against the Houthis and public warnings to Iran, writes Institute expert @lizydent.bsky.social.
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Like the Biden administration before it, the Trump administration views the Houthi threat as a strategic priority, but there are differences in their approaches to countering the challenge, said @lizydent.bsky.social.
Read a summary of her remarks:
Read a summary of her remarks:
Assessing the U.S. Military Campaign Against the Houthis
Experts discuss how the new campaign differs from previous U.S. strikes in Yemen, what targets are being hit, and whether it can resolve the threat without broader American policy efforts.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Like the Biden administration before it, the Trump administration views the Houthi threat as a strategic priority, but there are differences in their approaches to countering the challenge, said @lizydent.bsky.social.
Read a summary of her remarks:
Read a summary of her remarks:
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UAE's Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed is visiting Washington to meet with senior Trump Administration officials and U.S. business leaders to discuss AI. Check out @lizydent.bsky.social and @grantrumley.bsky.social's report for more on AI in the Gulf.
Semiconductors, AI, and the Gulf: Policy Considerations for the United States
In seeking to bolster partnerships and simultaneously protect U.S. technology, officials will need to navigate export options ranging from permissive to restrictive.
www.washingtoninstitute.org
March 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
UAE's Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed is visiting Washington to meet with senior Trump Administration officials and U.S. business leaders to discuss AI. Check out @lizydent.bsky.social and @grantrumley.bsky.social's report for more on AI in the Gulf.
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"Although Riyadh’s audition for the global spotlight began years ago, it has kicked into overdrive this year," writes @lizydent.bsky.social.
Saudi Arabia’s Emergence as a Diplomatic Broker
Riyadh has demonstrated the desire and ability to play a bigger diplomatic role in the Middle East and beyond, so Washington should support these aspirations—while taking care to balance relations wit...
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March 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Although Riyadh’s audition for the global spotlight began years ago, it has kicked into overdrive this year," writes @lizydent.bsky.social.
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"By leveraging its deep relationships and Saudi ambitions, the United States has an opportunity to shape the kingdom’s approach to key issues," writes @lizydent.bsky.social
Saudi Arabia’s Emergence as a Diplomatic Broker
Riyadh has demonstrated the desire and ability to play a bigger diplomatic role in the Middle East and beyond, so Washington should support these aspirations—while taking care to balance relations wit...
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March 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
"By leveraging its deep relationships and Saudi ambitions, the United States has an opportunity to shape the kingdom’s approach to key issues," writes @lizydent.bsky.social
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Today, @lizydent.bsky.social addressed the International Agreements Committee of the United Kingdom House of Lords on the country's possible accession to C-SIPA. Watch the full event:
Washington Institute Senior Fellow Elizabeth Dent Addresses UK House of Lords Committee
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January 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Today, @lizydent.bsky.social addressed the International Agreements Committee of the United Kingdom House of Lords on the country's possible accession to C-SIPA. Watch the full event: