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Trump’s Middle East Reset: Allies Rejoice, Rivals Recalibrate

Trump’s re-election sparks big questions on Middle East alliances, conflicts, and shifting power dynamics.

Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House in January 2025, alongside a Republican-led Senate, is expected to drive significant shifts in US Middle Eastern policy. His re-election has been warmly received by America’s traditional allies in the region, who view it as a chance to revitalise security partnerships. Meanwhile, adversaries like Iran brace for what many anticipate to be a more aggressive stance from Washington. Trump’s re-entry occurs amid heightened tensions, with Israel already engaged in military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, as regional leaders navigate this new phase of US leadership.

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