Steven A Cook

Steven A. Cook is a prominent American expert on Middle Eastern affairs, focusing on the intersection of U.S. foreign policy and regional dynamics. He is a senior fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and has contributed significantly to the discourse on U.S.-Middle East relations, particularly regarding economic statecraft and investment strategies. Cook's insights often illuminate the complexities of regional conflicts and the strategic calculations of Gulf monarchies in their dealings with the United States.