The Impact of Global Powers and International Trends on the Shaping of the Middle East

The first 100 days of Trump’s presidency brought a significant shift in American policy. The protective tariffs, the rapprochement with Putin, and the relocation plan for Gazans - all are expected to have a profound impact on Israel and the Middle East. As a result, the panel focuses on the new balance of power among the dominant regional players (Israel, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia) and the major global powers involved in the region: the U.S., Russia, China, and NATO