Middle East 201
Trump's second term and the future of the Middle East
I know, I know. I’m sorry. I should have sent this sooner. I somehow managed to get so swamped this week that I ran out of time. But don’t worry: I’m not expecting you to read the whole list before tomorrow. (Though you easily could.)
If you’re a regular who didn’t make it last week, we decided to devote tomorrow’s class to discussing the impact of the US election on the region. If you’re not a regular and you’d like to join us, you’re very welcome: This isn’t a discussion for which prior attendance is required. The Zoom link is below the jump.
I know I gave you no time to do the reading. But if you can free up a few hours before class, read as many of the news items as you can. The more you can get through, the better, but if you don’t have the time, you can read them afterward. (I assume you’ve been following most of this news on your own, anyway.)
Podcasts
And if you have time, these two as well:
Podcast with Michael Oren: The Iranians are scared of Donald Trump
Reading
Here’s what’s at stake in the Middle East under Trump’s second term
How Donald Trump might tackle the Middle East in 2025
The makings of a grand Trump deal in the Middle East
Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy
Voices from the Arab press: Can Trump bring an end to bloody wars?
Trump’s victory: A game-changing economic opportunity for Israel
Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?
Trump’s reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East
Why Trump’s space for deal-making in the Middle East has shrunk
Trump’s pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy
Trump named Mike Huckabee ambassador to Israel. Is that a sign of the second coming of annexation?
With Trump back, Israeli settlers revive goal of full control of West Bank
Annex, baby, annex: Why Israelis will soon regret their glee over Trump's triumph
What Mike Huckabee’s ‘Kids Guide to Israel’ says about his views
As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump’s plans for the Middle East
Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles
Guide to Trump’s pro-Israel cabinet
Who will shape policy toward Israel in a second Trump administration?
Katz condemns settler violence against IDF, as 5 arrested for hurling rocks at troops
Trump opposes Israel annexation of West Bank, Republican sources say
Trump to prioritize bringing hostages home, incoming White House spokesperson says
“Screw the war machine!”: GOP war over Trump's foreign policy and Israel Is underway
Biden’s sanctions will damage the economy of West Bank settlements
Defense official says major chance for Lebanon truce after US envoy visits for talks
2025 will be a decisive year for Iran’s nuclear program
Khamenei’s American reality check
As Trump prepares to return to the White House, Iran is preparing its bargaining chips
Tehran’s calculations to avoid all-out war with Israel and the US
Israel destroyed active nuclear weapons research facility in Iran, officials say
UN nuclear watchdog passes resolution against Iran
Iran says it is activating new centrifuges after being condemned by UN nuclear watchdog
Amid grim reports on Iran’s nuclear advances, IAEA member states vote to censure Tehran
Iran says Western resolution will “weaken, disrupt” IAEA interactions
Iranian regime’s contradictory responses to IAEA resolution reveal regime’s fear of accountability
UN watchdog chief welcomes Iran nuclear gesture as Western powers seek censure
Not only a nuclear threat: Iran and Syria develop chemical capabilities once again
Iran seeks “lasting peace” with Saudi Arabia amid regional diplomacy push
Middle East looks to Saudi Arabia to rein in Donald Trump
Trump administration should target Chinese car manufacturers active in Iran
Israeli attack on Iraq “imminent” if Baghdad fails to rein in Iran-backed militias
Israeli military action is key to stopping Iran’s proxies in Iraq
ICC arrest warrants open the door for a Western arms embargo on Israel
Outbound Biden administration backs Israel in US Senate and UN Security Council
US rejects ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials, White House spokesperson says
Lebanon seeks faster Israeli pull-out, right to self-defense in truce, official says
US lawmakers seek to halt weapons sales to UAE, citing Sudan
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