Middle East

Trump's first decisions already shaping America's Middle East doctrine

The overall picture emerging from Trump’s first day and his overall doctrine is that he wants to reverse what he sees are mistakes from the last four years.

Era of seismic changes requires us to dump old frameworks

When seismic changes occur, legacy frameworks of the old circumstances become obsolete.

20/01/2025
 People gather as Hamas militants terrorists for the handover of hostages to the Red Cross

Hamas spokesman says group committed to ceasefire but blames Israel for delays

“Our goal from the start of this Zionist aggression and genocidal war against our people has been to reach an agreement to end it."

By LIRAN AHARONI
19/01/2025

The ceasefire in Gaza will reverberate across the Middle East

Hamas is portraying it as a victory. Pro-Iran groups will see it as a victory as well. Qatar and Turkey, which back Hamas, will also see it as a victory.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump and Musk, the arsonists

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
19/01/2025

Dying to kill Jews, other infidels: The jihadi way to conquer mortality

The jihadi terrorist fight is now openly oriented to the idea of “holy war” as religious sacrifice.

By LOUIS RENE BERES
19/01/2025
US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.

Trump likely to bring geopolitical shifts across Middle East

Trump’s expected policy, while effective in many ways, carries risks.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
19/01/2025

Lessons for today: how the Gulf War shaped Israel's defense strategy

How the 1991 Gulf War reshaped Israel’s defense strategy and the Middle East’s modern military landscape.

How Israel should tackle 'transactional Trump'

Trump's second term is both a challenge and an opportunity for Israeli-American relations.

  US President Donald Trump's inner circle (illustration)

Who's who in Donald Trump's inner circle?

Trump’s cabinet and inner circle will be composed of both staunch isolationists and stalwart war hawks.

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