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FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Expanding the Abraham Accords

Original title: EXPANDING THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS

January 1, 2023

foreign policyMiddle EastAbraham Accordsdiplomacyinternational relations

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal legislative record for evaluating U.S. foreign policy strategies regarding the Abraham Accords, which impact diplomatic relations and regional stability in the Middle East.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. House Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia

The committee is responsible for setting the legislative agenda and oversight regarding U.S. foreign policy in the region.

Abraham Accords Peace Institute

The organization provides expert testimony and research to influence legislative discussions on the Accords.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the transcript of a March 9, 2023, House Subcommittee hearing focused on identifying ways to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords. The session included testimony from foreign policy experts regarding diplomatic opportunities in the Middle East.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on March 9, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
  • The primary objective of the hearing was to identify opportunities to expand the Abraham Accords.
  • The Abraham Accords involve diplomatic agreements between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Witnesses included Robert Greenway, General Joseph L. Votel, and Daniel B. Shapiro.
  • The hearing was the first session of this specific subcommittee in the 118th Congress.
  • Representative Brad Schneider was granted unanimous consent to participate in the hearing from the dais.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Abraham Accords?
The Abraham Accords are a series of diplomatic agreements between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates aimed at normalizing relations.
What was the purpose of this specific hearing?
The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how the United States can further strengthen and expand these diplomatic agreements.

Why It Matters

The hearing serves as a formal legislative record for evaluating U.S. foreign policy strategies regarding the Abraham Accords, which impact diplomatic relations and regional stability in the Middle East.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Expansion

The hearing marks a transition from the initial signing of the Accords to a legislative focus on active expansion and strengthening of the agreements.

Abraham Accords

Connected Entities

otherAbraham Accords“Diplomatic agreements between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates”Map →
personRobert Greenway“Witness; President and Executive Director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute”Map →
personJoe Wilson“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia”Map →
personJoseph L. Votel“Witness; Distinguished Fellow at the Middle East Institute”Map →
personDaniel B. Shapiro“Witness; Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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