Trump’s Gaza plan risks institutionalizing Palestinian fragmentation and accelerating West Bank annexation, burying the two-state solution.
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Trump’s “small attack” plan is a miscalculation; Iran would retaliate forcefully, risking wider war and an exit-less conflict.
Syria’s ceasefire with the SDF ends Kurdish control of the northeast; stability now hinges on inclusive governance and disciplined security forces.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry in Yemen has erupted into open confrontation, reshaping alliances and threatening the fragile political process.
The transfer of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq may relocate—not resolve—the threat, reflecting geopolitical rivalries and legal gaps.
Yemen renews its push for GCC membership, proposing a Gulf “Marshall Plan” for reconstruction, but faces major hurdles.
Israel’s strike on Qatar raises fears Turkey could be next, but Turkey’s military and energy leverage make it a far more dangerous target.
Trump hesitates to attack Iran because any conflict would be prolonged, costly, and unpredictable—a quick victory is impossible.
China and Russia have altered the Gulf equation, providing Iran with a strategic shield against U.S. pressure.
The Houthis have become the most formidable challenger to U.S. maritime dominance since WWII, disrupting global trade through the Red Sea.