Jerusalem Declaration Unites – and Divides – the Gulf
The decision by Donald J. Trump to formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel elicited universal condemnation from Gulf Arab states.
The decision by Donald J. Trump to formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel elicited universal condemnation from Gulf Arab states.
Whatever domestic calculations prompted President Donald J. Trump to announce on December 6 that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there from Tel Aviv.
Though a unified GCC foreign policy does not exist, looking primarily at Saudi Arabia and Israel, there is no genuine convergence of interests.
President Trump's visit to the region raises the question of whether a definitive Trump administration Middle East policy may be starting to take shape
Today, Israel and many of the Gulf Arab states see a common strategic threat emanating from Iran.
The Arab Peace Initiative (API) is receiving a great deal of attention these days, primarily from Israel, but also from Egypt, the Gulf states, and others.
As expected, the Iran nuclear deal is reshaping the strategic landscape of the Middle East. This article originally appeared in The National.
Gulf Arab states can solidify ties with Washington, while Trump stands to benefit personally and politically.
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