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Source: https://jcpa.org/the-trump-mbs-strategy-for-a-secure-and-prosperous-middle-east/
The Trump-MBS Strategy for a Secure and Prosperous Middle East
(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs) Dalia Ziada and Dr. Dan Diker - The Islamic regime in Iran and its extended militia network is an arch enemy not only to Israel and Arab states, but also to the United States and the West. To confront the Iranian threat, ensure Israel's security and Arab prosperity, and bring long-term stability to the Middle East, a new coordination framework is being fostered between U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS). Saudi Arabia played a crucial role in facilitating the negotiation between the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the new Syrian government. SDF leader Mazloum Abdi was flown to Damascus in an American helicopter to sign the agreement. While the Trump-MBS strategy's long-term effectiveness remains to be seen, its immediate impact is clear: Iran is facing unprecedented pressure, Saudi Arabia is securing its regional interests, Israel is given the space and support needed to proceed with its multi-front war, and U.S. influence in the Middle East remains strong. Dr. Dan Diker is President of the Jerusalem Center, where Dalia Ziada is an Egyptian scholar and Senior Fellow.