Trump can only play both sides against the middle so long
By James M. Dorsey Second-guessing US President Donald J. Trump is a tricky business. Earlier this month, Mr. Trump took many by surprise when he seemingly handed Israeli Prime Minister…
Israel and Hamas adopt hard line as they enter second-phase ceasefire talks
By James M. Dorsey An Israeli refusal to allow mobile homes and heavy construction equipment into Gaza bodes ill for this week’s second-phase indirect Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel and…
UAE emerges as the United States and Israel’s best Arab friend
By James M. Dorsey With Arab leaders gathering in Cairo later this month for an emergency summit on Gaza, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as the United States and…
Trump puts ‘might is right’ principle on steroids in Gaza and Ukraine
By James M. Dorsey Might is right. That sums up US President Donald J. Trump’s vision of a 21st-century world order. Barely a month in office, Mr. Trump has not…
Iran’s nuclear threat
A significant topic of discussion at this year’s Davos meeting was Iran’s nuclear program. The World Economic Forum, founded in 1971, is an international organization with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Its…
Saudi Arabia’s Future: Palestine or Zion?
By James M. Dorsey Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu may have opened a Pandorra’s Box when he suggested creating a Palestinian state on Saudi territory. Mr. Netanyahu wasn’t just throwing…
Marco Rubio treats himself to a Middle East reality
By James M. Dorsey Marco Rubio is likely in for a reality check when he visits the Middle East for the first time this week as US Secretary of State.…
Trump plays with fire in Gaza
Trump plays with fire in Gaza By James M. Dorsey US President Donald J. Trump’s Gaza plan could change the nature of the Gaza war and prolong rather than end…
Trump focuses Middle Eastern minds with potentially unintended consequences
By James M. Dorsey US President Donald J. Trump’s call for the permanent resettlement of Gazan Palestinians has focused regional minds, even if the White House and senior officials have…
Trump’s Gaza plan turns the Middle East on its head
By James M. Dorsey US President Donald J. Trump’s plan to expel Palestinians and take control of Gaza threatens to render second phase ceasefire negotiations to the dustbin of history…