On March 24, 2026, the Sciences Po American Foundation continued its #EuropeanAffairs webinar series with a discussion exploring the Gulf’s current geopolitical crisis, its historical foundations, and the possible trajectories shaping its future. Moderated by Anthony Saracco, the session brought together two leading scholars of Middle East politics: Bernard Haykel, Professor at Princeton University, and Laurence Louër, Associate Professor and Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs at Sciences Po CERI.