Bilateral Relations

The Hollings Center’s Bilateral Relations program initiative is designed to foster meaningful dialogue between the United States and Muslim-majority nations, addressing key political, economic, and security challenges that impact both sides. Through a series of in-depth discussions, the program seeks to identify areas of potential collaboration and partnership, promoting mutual understanding and trust between diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, scholars, and experts. The initiative tackles critical issues such as regional conflicts, security concerns, economic cooperation, and the role of diplomacy in strengthening international ties. Past dialogues have focused on the state of US relations with countries such as Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey, providing a platform for frank and constructive conversations on these nations’ evolving dynamics with the United States. By encouraging dialogue on both immediate and long-term challenges, the program aims to build sustainable relationships that can foster cooperation in addressing shared global issues, creating a foundation for lasting partnerships that transcend political or cultural divides.