Shifting Alliances and Global Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricate web of U.S.-Saudi relations and the potential for a new normalization with Israel, dubbed 'Abraham Accord 2.0.' It examines the influence of Donald Trump on Middle Eastern geopolitics, particularly concerning alliances with countries like the UAE and Qatar, while critiquing the administration's foreign policy approach. The discussion expands to include the implications of the Ukraine conflict and China's strategic calculations regarding Taiwan, highlighting the shifting dynamics of international power and cooperation.