Middle East’s “1919 moment”: victorious alliance must manage differences to avoid post-WWI unraveling.
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Trump’s first year back: Iran weakened, Gaza ceasefire in place, and shipping in the Red Sea increased.
Pakistan is pivoting toward the Middle East with defense deals, but is constrained by terrorism, economic fragility, and domestic ideological vulnerability.
2025 reshaped the Middle East: Israel weakened Iran but became the region’s primary destabilizer, stalling the Abraham Accords.
Gen Z protesters across the Middle East are mobilizing against corruption and economic despair, signaling a new wave of youth-driven unrest.
China used economic ties and support for Iran to exploit post-Arab Spring instability, turning the region into a key front in US‑China competition.
Beijing’s influence grows when regional dynamics offer easy wins but reverses quickly during instability. With no core interests at stake and foreign policy a lower priority, China adopts a passive approach, unable to shape events when diplomatic statements prove insufficient.