A panel discussion was held on U.S. relations with Lebanon and Syria. Topics included U.S. military action in eastern Syria, internal political developments in the two countries, peace agreements with Israel, the implications for Hezbollah, and the role of internal violence. They answered questions from Ambassador Gnehm.

“Geo-Political Dynamics, Part I: Lebanon and Syria” was a program of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 17th Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, "Transitioning the White House: Challenges and Opportunities for Arab-U.S. Relations".