Mouin Rabbani, a renowned researcher on Palestinian affairs, Trita Parsi, an expert on U.S.-Iran relations, and Vijay Prashad, an acclaimed historian, dive into powerful discussions. They explore whether Trump is shifting U.S. support away from Israel, the complexities of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, and the implications for the Middle East. The trio also tackles the historical roots of the India-Pakistan conflict, weaving in tales of resilience amidst ongoing violence in Gaza, all while reflecting on the intricate politics of the region.
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Trump's Break from Israel
Trump's Middle East policy is breaking traditional ties with Israel at multiple fronts.
This shift includes deals with Houthis, talks with Iran, and ignoring Israeli priorities, shocking many in Israel.
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New Middle East Dynamics
The Middle East landscape is now different than during Trump's first term, with Arab states aligning more with Iran than Israel.
U.S. priorities changed; Trump's persona in the Republican Party limits Israel's influence compared to previous administrations.
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Rise of Anti-War MAGA Right
Anti-war sentiments have grown strongly on the U.S. right, challenging old exceptions for Israel.
The new MAGA right opposes wars driven by foreign alliances, including those pushed by Israel.
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Palestinian analyst Mouin Rabbani and Iranian analyst Trita Parsi talks about the latest developments in the Middle East and whether Trump is finally sidelining Israel when it comes to Gaza, Yemen and Iran. Then Vijay Prashad discusses tensions between India and Pakistan and the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism.
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Mouin Rabbani is a researcher, analyst, and commentator specialising in Palestinian affairs, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the contemporary Middle East. He has among other positions previously served as Principal Political Affairs Officer with the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Head of Middle East with the Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, and Senior Middle East Analyst and Special Advisor on Israel-Palestine with the International Crisis Group. Rabbani is Co-Editor of Jadaliyya, and a Contributing Editor of Middle East Report.
Trita Parsi is the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute. He is the award-winning author of "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy" and "Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the United States" and the 2010 recipient of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order.
Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian and journalist. He is the author of forty books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World, The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South, and The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power, written with Noam Chomsky. Vijay is the executive director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, the chief correspondent for Globetrotter, and the chief editor of LeftWord Books (New Delhi). He also appeared in the films Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017).
Link to the book 'On The Pleasures of Living in Gaza' - https://orbooks.com/catalog/on-the-pleasures-of-living-in-gaza/
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