ترامب 2.0 والشرق الأوسط: تقييم الأشهر التسعة الأولى
في هذه الحلقة منبرنامج "ميدل إيست فوكس"، يتحدث المقدمان أليستر تايلور وماثيو تشيكاج مع براين كاتوليس، الزميل البارز في معهد الشرق الأوسط، حول سياسة الولايات المتحدة في الشرق الأوسط في ظل الإدارة الثانية لدونالد ترامب. بعد تسعة أشهر من ترامب 2.0، ما مدى التغيير الذي حدث بالفعل؟ يحلل كاتوليس نهج الإدارة تجاه القضايا الرئيسية، بما في ذلك وقف إطلاق النار في غزة وآفاق السلام الأوسع نطاقًا، وتداعيات الحرب التي استمرت 12 يومًا مع إيران، وكيف تدير واشنطن علاقاتها مع شركائها الإقليميين.
Two years after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attacks and Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, the two sides have agreed to a new cease-fire. But can it last, and what kind of Middle East has emerged from the turmoil in the interim?
After Two Years of War in Gaza, Can Trump’s Plan Deliver Peace?
Two years after Hamas’ October 7 attack and Israel’s punishing response, both sides say they accept in principle President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to halt the war and chart a path toward enduring peace. MEI Senior Fellow Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to unpack what’s in the plan, how compatible it is with earlier Arab and European proposals, and whether its vague “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood can withstand politics in Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Washington. They also explore the sticking points—Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and Palestinian Authority reform—as well as what success would actually look like on the ground.
Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam
In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to unpack the growing tensions over the recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile.
A Middle East NATO? Regional Security Options After Doha
Israel’s September 9 strike on Hamas leaders in Doha rattled Gulf capitals and revived a decades-old debate over whether the region needs a NATO-style defensive alliance. MEI Senior Fellow Jason Campbell joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to unpack why past attempts at collective defense have fallen short, whether this moment is different, and what the crisis means for US security strategy in the Middle East.
Crossing Red Lines: Israel's Doha Strike and What Comes Next
Israel’s strike on Hamas officials in Qatar frustrated Washington, outraged Arab partners, and underscored Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s choice to prioritize destroying Hamas over carrying on hostage talks. MEI Senior Fellow Natan Sachs joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to unpack the fallout. They discuss the immediate consequences of the strike, its impact on future negotiations with Hamas, and political repercussions at home. Additionally, they get into the Israeli government’s broader calculations, the ramifications for its regional and international partnerships, and Netanyahu’s warning that Israel may face a new era of isolation.
