Kenneth Katzman
Senior fellow at The Soufan Center providing U.S.-focused policy analysis and expertise on security issues in the Middle East.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 25min
Why is the US pressuring Nouri al-Maliki to withdraw his prime ministerial bid?
Kenneth Katzman, a US-focused security analyst; Ahmed Rushdie, an Iraqi politics insider; and Muhanad Saloum, a Middle East scholar, debate Nouri al-Maliki's controversial bid. They unpack his past record, US pressure and diplomacy, Iran and militia influence, troop deployments, and possible alternative candidates. Short, sharp conversations on regional power dynamics and Iraqi political fault lines.
Jan 15, 2026 • 25min
Why does the US have a large military presence in the Gulf?
Rashid Al-Mohannadi, Vice President at the Center for International Policy Research, discusses how hosting U.S. bases boosts Qatar's security amid regional threats. Andreas Krieg from King's College London analyzes the evolving U.S. military role aimed at containing Iran, while Kenneth Katzman from The Soufan Center emphasizes the balance of deterrence and U.S. interests. Tensions in the Gulf prompt a reassessment of military presence, with strategic signals from Gulf states trying to manage escalation while enhancing their defenses.
