Dubai School of Government hosts John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt at Dubai Press Club

During their interaction with the media, Mearsheimer and Walt elaborated on the 'special relationship' shared by the US and Israel, emphasizing the role of major lobbying groups in nurturing the equation. Following the discussion, the authors signed the English and Arabic versions of the book.

Maryam Bin Fahad, Executive Director of Dubai Press Club said: 'This event bears testimony to the synergy that we share with Dubai School of Government. It also validates our commitment to hosting renowned speakers, academicians and experts who visit Dubai on the invitation of DSG.

'In hosting these authors, we perceive a valuable opportunity to highlight their ideas and build a civilized dialogue across various sectors of the society. It also enhances the Dubai Press Club's status as a core centre fostering knowledge and dialogue, and a key platform for the exchange of ideas between journalists and visitors to Dubai.'

Hafed Al-Gwell, Director of Communications and External Affairs at the Dubai School of Government, said: 'We pursue a shared vision with Dubai Press Club in facilitating meaningful change through interactions with renowned thought leaders of the world. We believe that through opening the windows of learning we will provide for a richer understanding of the dynamics of geopolitics.'

John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt praised Dubai Press Club for its initiative to drive stimulating dialogue on current political issues as part of its efforts to facilitate greater exchange of global perspectives.