Press Briefing: Previewing President Trump's Trip to the Middle East

May 8, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a call-in press briefing on Thursday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to preview key topics to watch in relation to President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East as well as geopolitical dynamics in the region.

A transcript will be available after the press briefing concludes.

Contact Information

  • Samuel Cestari
  • Former Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
Jon Alterman

Jon B. Alterman

Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy
Daniel Byman

Daniel Byman

Director, Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program
Clayton Seigle

Clayton Seigle

Senior Fellow and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics, Energy Security and Climate Change Program