Donald Trump’s recent remarks about reclaiming U.S. territories reflect a misguided approach reminiscent of neoconservative ambition post-9/11. The Project for a New American Century aimed for U.S. global dominance but ultimately failed, leading to devastating wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Trump’s policies may similarly escalate tensions, risking further conflict.
How does Assad’s removal alter the Middle East’s geopolitics?
Following the Assad regime’s collapse in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is asserting control in Damascus, aiming for interim governance. Despite optimism for stability, concerns about HTS’s intentions persist. Meanwhile, foreign influences shift, with Turkey, the U.S., and Israel gaining power, while Iran and Russia face diminished roles in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The war against Gazans continues unabated
“In short, the burst of tension over Israeli-Iranian relations and the risk of war has eased and the emphasis returns to the ongoing war, mainly on Gaza but increasingly in the West Bank as well. As the death toll rises, Netanyahu and his team remain determined to continue the war and there is little sign that Biden will force an early end.”
Land wars go badly – and today’s world knows it
” Instead, there is every prospect of a bitter war with many thousands more Palestinians killed, tens of thousands of young Palestinians all too ready to fight in the future, and a peaceful resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict delayed by at least another generation.