The deal between Israel and Gulf Arab nations - the UAE and Bahrain - is being hailed as a game-changing moment for the region. Brokered by US President Donald Trump, it does represent a huge shift in regional relations with huge prospects for trade, commerce, tourism and a strengthened alliance against Iran. But where does…

Bahrain moves to please the US, deter perceived regional threats by following in the UAE's footsteps, analysts say.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain has agreed to recognize Israel, following a similar deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates last month. The agreement is another sign of the shifting dynamic in the Middle East, one that brings Arab nations closer to Israel and is…

An Arab League meeting on Wednesday will focus on the Palestinian cause after the Israel-UAE "normalisation" deal, with analysts suggesting division rather than usual unity on the issue will dominate the discussion. The run-up to the virtual session has already left a sour taste for the Palestinian leadership. On Sunday, the Palestinian Authority (PA) accused the United…

WHITE HOUSE - From behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office Thursday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “historical peace agreement” between the United Arab Emirates and Israel to commence "full normalization of relations." Part of the deal includes Israel’s commitment to suspend annexation of Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank. The…

The Arab Center Washington DC held a July 8 webinar titled “Climate Change, Conflict and Water Politics in the Arab World.” Panelists agreed that climate change poses an existential threat to the Middle East, but also noted that ongoing conflicts and poor governance play a profound role in the region’s environmental crises.

WASHINGTON - Since President Donald Trump announced an America First approach on foreign policy in his inaugural address in January 2017,  critics have accused him of abandoning international norms and forsaking U.S. global leadership, while supporters say he has boldly taken on foreign policy challenges that his predecessors have failed, including defeating a global terrorists…

This month, we are shining FMEP’s spotlight on Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a necessary and transformative initiative cultivating and elevating the voices of Palestinian experts on policy issues which impact the Palestinian people. Below, you can read about Al-Shabaka’s work and listen to a podcast with Al-Shabaka’s co-founder and Board president, Nadia Hijab, and Senior Policy…

Israel has occupied the West Bank for decades. But now Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to take over completely through annexation.