Karen Young

economist

Karen Young is an economist and a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, where she specializes in economic and political issues in the Gulf region. She has extensively analyzed the dynamics of Gulf investments in the U.S. and is often consulted for her insights on the economic implications of U.S.-Gulf relations. Recently, she commented on President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of securing significant Gulf investments to bolster the U.S. economy and support Trump's 'America First' agenda.