U.S. policy must prevent Syria’s fragmentation to diminish Russia’s strategic influence and stabilize the region as a neutral buffer.

Europe must guide Trump towards Middle East diplomacy to prevent Israeli-led wars with Iran and Lebanon, offering him alternative deals.

Saudi Arabia counters UAE-Israel influence in the Red Sea, forming new alliances and reshaping regional dynamics, which Europe must monitor.

A fragile Syrian ceasefire aims to integrate Kurdish areas but risks collapse over autonomy, threatening renewed ethnic conflict.

Iraq’s next prime minister, a constrained Shia bloc appointee, must bridge a public-elite gap and manage militias to secure progress.

Arab states warn they may downgrade peace with Israel over its Gaza war and West Bank annexation plans, stressing explicit red lines.

Turkey’s evolving policy on freedom of religion, reflecting its Anatolian identity, drives its multi-aligned foreign policy and redefines its partnership with the U.S.

Hezbollah, weakened militarily, relies on global networks to recover, requiring international designations and enforcement to cut off its funding.

Reopening the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline strengthens trilateral ties, diversifies energy supplies, and creates a counterweight to Iran’s regional influence.

U.S. must leverage post-war militia restraint to roll back Iranian influence in Iraq, focusing on airspace control and economic sectors.