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After 15 months of the war on Gaza, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a phased ceasefire. However, with Trump set to assume office in mere days, the deal’s full implementation during his second term remains an open question.
Anna Jacobs
In this special edition Council Views, directors from the ME Council offer their insights on the key trends and conflicts likely to shape the region in the coming year.
Omar H. Rahman, Tarik M. Yousef, Nader S. Kabbani, Dalia Ghanem, Adel Abdel Ghafar
With Iran’s strategy of “forward defense” unraveling, the regime faces significant challenges and public outrage that may spark further unrest.
Shahram Akbarzadeh
Amid all the conflict and turbulence draining economic productivity, there are glimmers of hope for the region’s economic outlook in 2025.
Nejla Ben Mimoune
A deliberate Israeli attempt to topple the Palestinian banking sector might have been stopped this time around. But what future is in store?
Anas Iqtait
The remarkable evolution of HTS in Syria showcases an adaptability that many jihadi groups exhibit.