The U.S. president’s visit provided Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE with an opportunity to shape Washington’s policy toward the region on issues ranging from artificial intelligence and defense to regional diplomatic files.

Ibrahim Al-Assil

While the Sahel has long been a hotspot for insurgents and jihadists, inter-state conflict is rising and could explode without swift diplomatic action.

Yahia H. Zoubir

Ankara is strategically expanding its outreach to the Haftar family, adjusting to regional geopolitical shifts and positioning itself as a key mediator.  

Ali Bin Musa

Beijing’s role in regional security remains limited by its own non-interventionist policy, continued U.S. dominance and regional states’ push for strategic autonomy. 

A fragile power-sharing deal in Syria offers a rare opportunity for the interim government to cultivate greater international credibility and work toward a sustainable, equitable peace.

Ranj Alaaldin

With U.S. commitments to its allies in flux, Europe and Türkiye are recalibrating their defense ties. The proposed Eurofighter deal signals a push toward strategic autonomy and industrial cooperation—if Ankara accepts.

Eyüp Ersoy