The future of the U.S.-Saudi relationship

Date: Wednesday, 5/27/20  

Time: 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Saudi Arabia and the United States have had close ties for decades. The U.S.-Saudi relationship was built on a tacit quid pro quo of Saudi oil for America’s guarantee of security. However, the relationship has been challenged at various points by conflicting interests, including Saudi Arabia's recent oil price war with Russia, which harmed American shale oil producers and caused several U.S. politicians to call for a "rethink" of the relationship.

In the context of a possible post-oil future and an increasingly multipolar geopolitical order, should the U.S. revise its relationship with Saudi Arabia? Would tougher love between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia help stabilize the region, or would it undermine U.S. national interests and intensify existing rivalries in the region? How will Saudi Arabia react to what increasingly appears to be an inevitable U.S. military drawdown in the Middle East?

Join us for a timely and important conversation with Madawi al-Rasheed, Greg Gause, and Aaron David Miller. Quincy's Annelle Sheline will moderate.

South Korea’s legislative election results and their implications for U.S.-South Korea relations

Date: Wednesday, 5/27/20
Time: 8:00-9:00 PM ET

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On April 15, South Korea held one of the world’s first national elections during the coronavirus pandemic. The voter turnout was 66.2%, the highest turnout for South Korea’s legislative election in almost 30 years.

How will the National Assembly and South Korean President Moon Jae-in tackle outstanding bilateral issues, such as the Special Measures Agreement and diplomacy with North Korea? How does the U.S. Congress view these issues? How does South Korea view rising U.S.-China tensions?

Speakers will include Representative Ami Bera, Ambassador Sung-hwan Kim, and Dr. Chung-in Moon. Quincy's Jessica Lee will moderate the discussion. This event is co-sponsored by the East Asia Foundation.