Jerusalem Declaration Unites – and Divides – the Gulf
The decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel elicited universal condemnation from Gulf Arab states.
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Trump’s Jerusalem Statement May Foreclose any “Outside-In” Initiative with Gulf Arab Countries
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.
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Is Rapprochement with Israel in Saudi Arabia’s Interest?
Recently, many pieces have been published about the Gulf Arab countries and Israel arguing that: there is a great deal of convergence in the perceptions of both regarding the Iranian threat; there is growing covert security coordination between them against Iran; and the countries have taken modest moves toward the normalization of relations.
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In Search of a Trump Administration Middle East Policy
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
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Common Threats Offer New Opportunities for Israel-GCC Cooperation
Today, Israel and many of the Gulf Arab states see a common strategic threat emanating from Iran.
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Is the Arab Peace Initiative Really in Play?
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.
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Israel must figure out the true cost of occupation
As expected, the Iran nuclear deal is reshaping the strategic landscape of the Middle East. This article originally appeared in The National.
The Next U.S. Administration to Confront a Middle East of New Partnerships, New Tensions, as the End of History Repeats Itself
No matter who wins the White House in November, the United States may increasingly have to manage crosscutting divisions in the existing world order.
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