The Globalist King Abdullah II at the White House, JD Vance in Europe
Feb 11, 2025
Burcu Ozcelik, a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, discusses King Abdullah II's White House visit against the backdrop of U.S.-Middle East tensions. Julia Lassica provides insight into rising geopolitical issues while Steve Tsang analyzes demographic shifts in China impacting society. They explore the implications of Donald Trump's Gaza proposals, evolving U.S. foreign policy towards Europe, and Ukraine's military recruitment challenges. The conversation is rich with analysis on diplomatic strategies and emerging global trends.
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Jordan's Concerns Over Gaza Situation
- Donald Trump's call for escalating conflict if Hamas doesn't release hostages worries Jordan.
- King Abdullah's White House visit creates a tense situation, raising questions about the US-Jordanian partnership.
King Abdullah's Impossible Situation
- King Abdullah faces immense domestic pressure to defend Palestinian rights.
- Forcible transfer of Palestinians to Jordan is a red line, posing an existential threat.
Trump's Transactional Approach
- Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy disregards international law and the two-state solution.
- His Gaza proposal, reminiscent of past remarks on North Korea, raises concerns about ethnic cleansing.
