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Trump's Return: Implications for the Middle East
Analysis of Donald Trump's potential impact on Middle East politics, focusing on relations between Arab states, Israel, and Iran.
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Institute For National Security StudiesMiddle East InstituteIsraeli Prime Minister's Office
Donald TrumpKamala HarrisMohammed Bin Zayed Al NahyanMohammed Bin SalmanAbdel Fattah Al-SisiBenjamin NetanyahuJoe Biden
- Why did many Arab regimes favor Trump's re-election?
- Many Arab regimes favored Trump's re-election due to his non-interference policy in domestic affairs and strong personal ties with key leaders like Mohammed bin Zayed and Mohammed bin Salman.
- What were the hopes of Israel's neighbors regarding Trump's potential influence on the Gaza war?
- Israel's neighbors hoped for a swift end to the Gaza war and believed Trump could pressure Netanyahu to conclude the conflict, given their established relationship.
- What were the key aspects of Trump's approach that appealed to Arab states, especially those in the Gulf?
- Trump's perceived tough stance on Iran and his influence over Netanyahu appealed to several Arab states, particularly those in the Gulf, who view Iran as a threat.
- How might a second Trump administration approach Israeli-Saudi normalization differently than the Biden administration?
- A Trump administration would likely incentivize Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel more generously than the Biden administration did, potentially accelerating the normalization process.
- How could Trump's personal influence potentially shape the dynamics of Middle East politics compared to Biden's approach?
- While Trump's Middle East policy might not drastically differ from Biden's, his personal relationships and influence on regional leaders increase the likelihood of achieving significant diplomatic breakthroughs.