February 13, 2017
Flournoy, Goldenberg Preview the Netanyahu-Trump Summit
In a press briefing, CNAS CEO Michèle Flournoy and Middle East Security Program Director Ilan Goldenberg discuss the upcoming summit between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.
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