A symbiotic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel is within reach.  It could be of huge mutual benefit. Often overlooked in discussions about a possible Abraham…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…