Expert Interviews — Less than two months before Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, headlines in the Middle East were dominated by Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon (which looked a bit more bleak) and its push for a ceasefire in Gaza (which seemed more hopeless). It is full of content. . But in addition to the war and regional diplomacy, experts note significant changes that have shaken the Middle East since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent war.
like Password Overview Last year we reported a surprising shift in local power and influence. Israel has inflicted serious damage on Hamas and Hezbollah. A third armed group, the Yemen-based Houthis, has proven surprisingly resilient and a threat to global trade. And Iran, the sponsor of all these organizations, suddenly looks incredibly weak. Meanwhile, beyond the battlefield, regional rail projects and the transformative power of artificial intelligence are poised to bring additional, perhaps positive, change to the region.
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