Archives for November, 2024

Analysis

Trump’s return bodes both continuity and disruption for fragile Middle East

During his previous term in office, President-elect Trump repeatedly sought to extract US troops from the Middle East, often in a chaotic manner, while shortcutting Washington's traditional policy processes.

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

As leverage wanes, what can lame-duck Biden accomplish in Middle East?

As it seeks end-of-term wins in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, the Biden administration must contend with an Israeli leader accused of waiting out the clock.

United States

Analysis

Beyond congratulations, Trump faces changed, eastward-looking Gulf

Gulf states are familiar with Donald Trump and his transactional nature but have also managed to forge their own regional alliances over the last four years.

By Jennifer Gnana

In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics

UN says Gaza polio vaccination campaign complete

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Despite Israel's war in Gaza, Jordan stability holds & security forces' grip firm

Not a single Jordanian has died in anti-Israel protests, and the Hashemite Kingdom’s security forces have remained loyal to King Abdullah II.

By Aaron Magid

How did Middle East wars impact US House, Senate races?

The conflicts in the Middle East shaped Republican and Democratic campaign trails across the country.

United States

Iranian student in underwear protest moved to 'specialised care centre': Iran Embassy in Paris

Agence France-Presse

Trump's Middle East promises win over some Muslim voters

Agence France-Presse

'They fled death': Lebanon displaced killed in Israel strike

Agence France-Presse

Israel's Netanyahu discusses 'Iranian threat' with Trump

Agence France-Presse

Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates 'friend' Trump, but can bond survive friction over Gaza, Syria’s Kurds?

Despite occasional spats, Trump and Erdogan got along famously during the former president's first term.

Turkey

Israeli settlers, ultra-Orthodox celebrate Donald Trump’s victory

Believing that newly elected Donald Trump will support their political agenda, leaders of the Israeli settler movement prayed and thanked god for the former president's election victory.

Israel

'Unpredictable consequences:' How Iran reacted to Trump's victory

An Iranian government spokesperson was dismissive of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election.

Iran

Israelis in Jerusalem see Trump return as 'God's plan'

Agence France-Presse

Iranians fear Trump comeback will bring them more pain

Agence France-Presse

'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel

Agence France-Presse