Gulf state concerns about the US elections
Gulf state concerns about the US elections
Interview with Dr. Joshua Krasna
08/11/2020
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Gulf state concerns about the US elections
Interview with Dr. Joshua Krasna
On Israel-Qatar Relations: Warming But No Peace YetOn Israel-Qatar Relations: Warming But No Peace Yet
Interview with Dr. Joshua Krasna
Will Sudan and Saudi Arabia Join the Party?
Dr. Joshua Krasna: The Saudis want to use normalization with Israel as leverage in the event of the installation of a more unsympathetic government in the United States.
The talks suggest that when common interests exist, Israel can engage beneficially and pragmatically even with enemies, resulting in de-escalation and mutual benefit.
Israel’s vision for regional peace, security and prosperity
No longer are Arab governments going to wait for the resolution of the Palestinian conflict with Israel before they act according to their own interests and upgrade their de facto ties with Jerusalem.
Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan seek to develop a regional bloc in the geographical center of the Arab world. But all three countries are poor and dependent in for economic largesse on more wealthy partners, so their regional aspirations and strategies will necessarily be limited.
Israeli Officials Make Groundbreaking Journey to UAE
Israeli Officials Make Groundbreaking Journey to UAE
The deal is a clear win for Israel, the UAE and the US. Netanyahu gets a face-saving, significant reward for not doing something (annexation) he was not going to be able to do anyway in the current political/diplomatic context.
Israel’s historic peace deal with UAE could be just the beginning
Dr. Joshua Krasna: Since 2007, there has been a steady drumbeat of a message that Israel is improving its relations with moderate Arab countries.
If the enemy of my enemy gets the bomb: Saudi nuclear plan gives Israel headache
Dr. Joshua Krasna: I am sure we would be happy if the Saudis didn’t work toward nuclear weapons. But that is not the same as saying we have a significant impetus to do something about it.
Will Israel’s move towards sovereignty harm burgeoning relations with Arab Gulf states?
Dr. Joshua Krasna: No Arab government can be seen to officially acquiesce to Israel’s ‘taking off the table’ a large part of the disputed territory.
Israel’s Blockade Has Kept the Worst of the Coronavirus Out of Gaza. It Might Keep Aid Out Too.
Dr. Joshua Krasna: No amount of preparation could prevent the pandemic from battering Israel economically.
