International Affairs

The Strong Horse: Power, Politics, and the Clash of Arab Civilizations

Lee Smith

About the Program

Lee Smith argues that in the Middle East the general public tends to follow whoever is the strongest leader.  Says that U.S. policy should reflect this reality.  Commentary by Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman and former special assistant to President George W. Bush, Elliot Abrams.       

About the Authors

Lee Smith

Lee Smith is a Middle East correspondent for The Weekly Standard and a visiting fellow of the Hudson Institute. 


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The Strong Horse: Power, Politics, and the Clash of Arab Civilizations

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  • Saturday, April 10th at 2:15pm (ET)
  • Monday, March 22nd at 1am (ET)
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