From the Middle East to West Asia: Redefining America's Global Strategy

MEI Senior Fellow Mohammed Soliman joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to discuss his new book, West Asia: A New American Grand Strategy in the Middle East . The book argues that it is time for the United States to move decisively away from nation-building and focus instead on order-building, outlining a framework for a new regional order that links Europe to the Indo-Pacific. Soliman also shares how he conceived of the core ideas behind his book and explains why his thesis is especially relevant in today's geopolitical, economic, and technological landscape. Purchase your copy of West Asia here . Recorded on February 11, 2026.

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From the Middle East to West Asia: Redefining America's Global Strategy is an episode from Middle East Focus by Middle East Institute.

This episode is 40:12 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2026.

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