Tag: Middle East Policy
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Support for Israel Waning Across America, but White Evangelical Christians Stay Steadfast
A shifting national landscape In recent years, polling and political analysis have highlighted a broad drift in American opinions about Israel. Support for the Jewish state has diminished among many demographic groups, influenced by ongoing regional conflicts, humanitarian concerns, and shifting perspectives on U.S. foreign aid. Yet within a distinct rising slope of consistency, White…
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White Evangelical Christians Stand with Israel Amid Waning Overall Support
Overview: A shifting national mood, but steady evangelical resolve Across the American political landscape, broad public support for Israel has softened in recent years. Polls have shown declines among several demographic groups, including younger voters and some urban and suburban communities. Yet a notable exception stands out: White Evangelical Christians older than 35, who have…
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Netanyahu Blames Australian Leadership Over Antisemitism After Bondi Beach Shooting
Summary of the Incident and Political Reactions The deadly shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration near Bondi Beach has drawn immediate and sharp political reactions from leaders around the world. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly criticized the Australian prime minister, arguing that Australia’s stance on Palestinian statehood contributes to a climate that fuels antisemitism.…
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Argentina’s Milei pledges Jerusalem embassy during next Israel visit
Argentina’s pledge to open an embassy in Jerusalem signals a new chapter in diplomacy In a striking move on the international stage, Argentine President Javier Milei told Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar a bold plan: Argentina will establish an embassy in Jerusalem during his next visit to Israel, expected in the spring of 2026. The pledge,…
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Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama Urges Leader to Quit Over Pro-Israel Speaker Controversy
Overview of the controversy Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is facing a leadership crisis after its central committee called for the organization’s top leader to resign. The move follows controversy over an internal event in August that featured a U.S. scholar widely described as supportive of Israel during the Gaza war. The request…
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Indonesia’s Nahdlatul Ulama Urges Leader to Step Down Over Pro-Israel Speaker Invite
Overview Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is calling for its top leader to resign following controversy over inviting a US scholar described as supportive of Israel to an internal event in August. The move highlights divisions within the country’s largest Muslim group as it grapples with international alignments, internal governance, and expectations from…
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Contempt and Camaraderie: Trump and the Crown Prince’s Uneasy Alliance
Introduction: A Complex Rapport Between Two Powers The relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia has long been defined by strategic interests, energy security, and regional influence. In the era of President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), that relationship took on a distinctive flavor: a blend of public admiration, personal…
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Trump Shrugs Off Khashoggi Murder During Saudi Prince Visit at the White House
Introduction: A moment that drew scrutiny President Donald Trump’s remarks during a White House meeting with a visiting Saudi prince drew swift attention the moment he characterized the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi as “extremely controversial” and largely unworthy of escalating tensions. The exchange underscored long-standing tensions between U.S. leaders seeking a…
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Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince Visit at White House
Overview of the Visit President Donald Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to the White House in what organizers billed as a showpiece encounter designed to underscore renewed ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The meeting occurred after months of diplomatic optimism and controversy, with the Saudi leader seeking to rehabilitate…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Strives for Balance: Softening Rhetoric on Israel Amid Domestic Pressures and Geopolitical Ambitions
Introduction: A pragmatist’s pivot in Indonesia’s foreign policy President Prabowo Subianto’s recent shift toward a softer tone on Israel marks a notable turn in Indonesia’s traditionally cautious stance on Middle East politics. While Indonesia has long backed Palestinian statehood and run on principles of non-discrimination in international forums, the new approach signals an effort to…