In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump
2 years, 5 months ago

In Mideast, Biden struggling to shift policy after Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden took office looking to reshape U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, putting a premium on promoting democracy and human rights. Biden’s visit to the region this week includes a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the oil-rich kingdom’s de facto leader who U.S. intelligence officials determined approved the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey. Biden had pledged as a candidate to recalibrate the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, which he described as a “pariah” nation after Trump’s more accommodating stand, overlooking the kingdom’s human rights record and stepping up military sales to Riyadh. He’s relished building bonds with a younger generation of world leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Japan’s Fumio Kishida Biden has met every Israeli prime minister dating back to Golda Meir, has a long-standing relationship with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and was deeply involved as vice president in helping President Barack Obama wind down the Iraq War. The State Department last week said U.S. security officials determined that Israeli gunfire likely killed her but “found no reason to believe that this was intentional.” Two of the most closely watched moments during Biden’s four-day Middle East visit will come when he meets with Israeli opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and when he sees the Saudi crown prince.

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Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against any threats," and maintain the …

Trump trashed Biden's foreign policy — but his could be largely the same: NYT
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump trashed Biden's foreign policy — but his could be largely the same: NYT

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump railed against President Joe Biden's foreign policy, but as he enters the White House, Trump may end up agreeing more than he thinks. "Mr. Trump casts himself as Israel’s best friend in American politics, and he may give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wide latitude on security issues and his treatment of Palestinians. While the Biden administration often …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term

Al Jazeera  

Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet. US President Joe Biden’s administration has issued a new round of sanctions against groups and individuals involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as the United States continues to provide unwavering support for Israel’s Gaza war. The US sanctions announced …

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. For those opposed to the current administration’s unwavering support for Israel during its more than yearlong war on Gaza, this lame duck period is a final opportunity “to try to push Biden to move past a legacy of genocide”, said Annelle Sheline, a former US Department of State …

No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East

Al Jazeera  

That is because the Biden administration simply continued the first Trump administration’s foreign policy in the region. The first Trump administration made that clear by moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, accepting the Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories, encouraging illegal settlement expansion and backing the creation of a “Palestinian entity” that would not enjoy sovereignty. But because …

A West Asia under Donald Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A West Asia under Donald Trump

The Hindu  

One of the key foreign policy issues to have plagued Joe Biden’s single-term presidency was Israel’s war on the Palestinians in Gaza. But what Mr. Biden got after a year was a disastrous, unending war in Gaza, sullying America’s reputation, and a widening conflict in West Asia, dragging the United States deeper into it. Mr. Biden was accused of being …

Trump’s return sparks Israeli optimism amid ongoing Gaza war: 'Here's why'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s return sparks Israeli optimism amid ongoing Gaza war: 'Here's why'

Firstpost  

Experts believe Trump’s potential return to power would likely bolster Israeli interests, but caution remains due to his unpredictable foreign policy stance Donald Trump’s return to power in the United States will have a positive outcome on Israeli interests, several experts interviewed by AFP said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump over “history’s greatest comeback!”, and newly appointed …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

Biden warns of Middle East war and details why he dropped out presidential race
3 months ago

Biden warns of Middle East war and details why he dropped out presidential race

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As he touted his administration’s work to bring “a greater measure of peace and …

In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US
4 months, 2 weeks ago

In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US

Al Jazeera  

Biden added that he dropped out of the US presidential race because he didn’t want to be a distraction, and also discussed Israel’s war on Gaza. Biden stressed that besides what the polls showed him, the main reason behind his decision was also to “maintain democracy” and “defeat Trump”, in reference to former President Donald Trump, who is once again …

Biden vs Harris on the Middle East: Same dance, different steps
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden vs Harris on the Middle East: Same dance, different steps

Al Jazeera  

The 2024 US election year has been one of the most tumultuous on record. Enter VP Tim Walz Harris’s announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her pick for vice president, a role primarily regarded as titular, only strengthens the perception that she plans to pursue a Middle East policy based on mainstream Democratic positions if elected president. Walz will …

Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges
5 months ago

Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges

New Indian Express  

Joe Biden's withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are grappling with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, a more assertive China in Asia and the rise of the far right in Europe. Israel’s left-wing Haaretz daily newspaper ran a story scrutinizing Harris’ record of support for Israel, pointing to …

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

LA Times  

The Israel-Hamas war has thrust Israel and Palestinians back on the front burner of United States policy, and abruptly injected some long-standing divisive issues into the 2024 presidential race. With mounting international condemnation over an Israeli military response that has left more than 37,000 Palestinians dead, critics say that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to restrain Israel. “You gotta …

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal

NPR  

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal Biden announced at the White House that Israel offered a “comprehensive new proposal” that offers a “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Biden says it is time for the war in Gaza to end. His comments came during a speech from the White …

U.S. opposes 'unilateral' Palestine recognition but warns Israel on funds
7 months ago

U.S. opposes 'unilateral' Palestine recognition but warns Israel on funds

The Hindu  

The White House said on May 22 it opposed "unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state after Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would establish relations but warned Israel against withholding funds in retaliation. Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Mr. Netanyahu that he wants to take retaliatory action including severing an arrangement in which Norway handles funds intended to …

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics

NPR  

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We are now inside six months and counting until Election Day. KELLY: On the Middle East, as you know, President Biden announced this week he will halt further shipments of American bombs to Israel if Israel launches a major ground invasion in Rafah. That's why …

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive

Hindustan Times  

Two top Israeli officials criticised US President Joe Biden on Thursday for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah. US President Joe Biden "This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Israel's ambassador …

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
8 months ago

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war. The restrained action came after Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to temper its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel last …

Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said Arab countries including Saudi Arabia were prepared to “fully recognize Israel” in a future deal as he and his Democratic predecessors Bill Clinton and Barack Obama pushed back on critics of his Middle East policies at a campaign event Thursday. HT Image Biden’s comments came during a discussion with his fellow presidents at a star-studded fundraiser …

Democrats Turn Against Israel
9 months ago

Democrats Turn Against Israel

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that “no international pressure will stop us from realizing all of the goals of the war: Eliminating Hamas, freeing all of our hostages and ensuring that Gaza never again constitutes a threat to Israel." The joke around Jerusalem is that while Mr. Biden once worked to help Israel after Oct. 7, he’s …

What Trump Really Means When He Says He Would End the War in Gaza “Quickly”
54 years, 11 months ago

What Trump Really Means When He Says He Would End the War in Gaza “Quickly”

Slate  

Donald Trump on Sunday said Israel should quickly end the war in Gaza and “get back to the world of peace”—but it’s not what it sounds like. Trump also said, in a separate interview with Fox News on Friday, that Hamas’ invasion “would have never happened if I was president”—though, again, it’s not clear how Trump’s very presence in the …

US foreign policy: Biden’s legacy and the next president’s challenges
11 months, 1 week ago

US foreign policy: Biden’s legacy and the next president’s challenges

Hindustan Times  

At the beginning of 2024, United States foreign policy finds itself at a crossroads with multiple pulls. The political and security dynamic resulting from this is likely to impact the US’s foreign policy posture and orientation for at least half a decade to come. China has been a defining foreign policy issue for the US and managing China’s growing military, …

Israel, Ukraine, China: Foreign challenges hinder Biden’s re-election bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel, Ukraine, China: Foreign challenges hinder Biden’s re-election bid

Live Mint  

SAN FRANCISCO—During a much-anticipated summit this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at resetting relations between the two powers, President Biden took a briefing from Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, on a completely different topic: the swelling conflict in the Middle East. Democratic pollster Ben Tulchin said foreign policy “tends not to be a driving issue" for voters …

In dehumanising the Palestinians, Biden has surpassed Trump
1 year, 1 month ago

In dehumanising the Palestinians, Biden has surpassed Trump

Al Jazeera  

The US president’s support for the genocide of the Palestinians is hardly surprising given his country’s settler-colonial past. Even the administration of US President Barack Obama, thought to be the most “progressive” American government headed by a person of colour, gave Israel a $38bn in military assistance package, the largest in US history. That the life and wellbeing of Palestinians …

Opinion: Uncomfortable reality for Biden
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: Uncomfortable reality for Biden

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. “In the northern reaches of Gaza,” he wrote, “over 20 members of my extended family seek shelter under the refuge of a staircase — a frail shield against the relentless and merciless storm of airstrikes.” “They tread cautiously, avoiding windows and the desolate streets where the overwhelming stench …

Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts

Al Jazeera  

The US president’s ‘unwavering’ show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say. Washington, DC – As the war in Gaza nears the end of its second week, analysts say United States President Joe Biden is increasingly acting like a wartime leader, offering a “performative” show of strength and support for Israel. George Bisharat, a …

How Joe Biden has linked himself to Israel and its future actions in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

How Joe Biden has linked himself to Israel and its future actions in Gaza

Firstpost  

Joe Biden made an eight-hour visit to Israel during which he expressed solidarity with the country in its fight against Hamas and offered aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Experts note it was a fine balancing act which will allow the US president to shape Israel’s actions in the region Joe Biden had a whirlwind visit to Israel on …

How Biden’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ on Israel and Palestine has backfired
1 year, 2 months ago

How Biden’s ‘quiet diplomacy’ on Israel and Palestine has backfired

Firstpost  

US president Joe Biden was determined to pivot his foreign-policy focus from West Asia hotspots to China. Now United States’ angry Arab partners are pointing to America’s failure to actively engage as Israeli-Palestinian violence roars back to centre stage The Biden administration made a notable decision regarding its policy during its first few months in office: it would deprioritise a …

What EU foreign policy chief said on Joe Biden's visit to Israel: ‘Necessary’
1 year, 2 months ago

What EU foreign policy chief said on Joe Biden's visit to Israel: ‘Necessary’

Hindustan Times  

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Tuesday that US President Joe Biden's planned visit to Israel after the Hamas attacks was "absolutely necessary". Israel-Hamas War: US President Joe Biden Biden is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday amid frantic diplomatic efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza after waves of Israeli retaliatory air …

Biden didn’t make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden didn’t make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — From its first months in office, the Biden administration made a distinctive decision on its Middle East policy: It would deprioritize a half-century of high-profile efforts by past U.S. presidents, particularly Democratic ones, to broker a broad and lasting peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Hamas militants’ bloody breakout from Gaza and Israel’s military escalating response have …

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more …

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled

NPR  

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Biden left for a quick trip to Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday, a visit meant to signal full U.S. support as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. Sponsor Message …

Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn’t final, according to AP source
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn’t final, according to AP source

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is considering a trip to Israel in the coming days but no travel has been finalized, a senior administration official said Sunday. Egypt’s state-run media said el-Sissi told Blinken that Israel’s Gaza operation has exceeded “the right of self-defense” and turned into “a collective punishment.” Blinken told reporters before leaving Egypt that “Israel has the …

Donald Trump attacks President Biden on foreign policy as Israel-Hamas war rages
1 year, 2 months ago

Donald Trump attacks President Biden on foreign policy as Israel-Hamas war rages

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his record governing the nation for four years without any new wars, and criticized President Joe Biden’s foreign policy as the world watches a war that has already claimed 2,300 lives unfold in Gaza, ignited by Hamas’ attack on Israel. “While Trump continues to lie about his record, President Biden is …

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Hamas militant attack on Israel and the massive retaliation it provoked from Jerusalem have thrust President Joe Biden into a Middle East crisis that risks expanding into a broader conflict and has left him fending off criticism from GOP presidential rivals that his administration’s policies led to this moment. “Hamas wouldn’t be around in the way that …

20 Senators Urge Joe Biden To Tread Carefully On Potential Saudi Arabia-Israel Deal
1 year, 2 months ago

20 Senators Urge Joe Biden To Tread Carefully On Potential Saudi Arabia-Israel Deal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Twenty senators on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to be cautious in its effort to craft a historic deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, saying any agreement between the two U.S. partners must include protections to shield American interests and avoid worsening global tensions. “As the parties make requests of the U.S. throughout your discussions, we hope …

US committed to Saudi-Israeli normalisation, Blinken tells AIPAC
1 year, 6 months ago

US committed to Saudi-Israeli normalisation, Blinken tells AIPAC

Al Jazeera  

Antony Blinken tells lobby group that ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia are in ‘national security interest’ of US. Washington, DC – The United States is committed to brokering formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, as President Joe Biden’s administration continues an Israel “normalisation” push. Speaking at a conference of the …

Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage as he heads to Japan; US debt limit standoff looms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific at the same time that a debt limit standoff looms at home. “I’ve made clear America is not a deadbeat nation, we pay our …

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government is little more than a week old but it’s already giving the Biden administration headaches. And, Netanyahu’s government adopted punitive measures against the Palestinians that run in direct opposition to several recent Biden moves to boost U.S.-Palestinian relations, including restoring assistance to the Palestinian Authority that had been cut during the …

Biden says he looks forward to working with Netanyahu’s new gov’t
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden says he looks forward to working with Netanyahu’s new gov’t

Al Jazeera  

US president calls Israeli prime minister ‘friend for decades’, ignores concerns about the rise of far-right politicians. Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has said he looks forward to working with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, ignoring concerns about the inclusion of far-right Israeli politicians accused of racism in the new cabinet. Biden called Netanyahu his “friend for …

Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House laid out a national security strategy Wednesday aimed at checking an ascendant China and a more assertive Russia even as it stressed that domestic investments are key to helping the U.S. compete in the critical decade ahead. “Likewise, to advance shared prosperity domestically and to uphold the rights of all Americans, we must proactively shape …

US President Joe Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs | EXPLAINED
2 years, 2 months ago

US President Joe Biden global strategy tackles China, Russia, domestic needs | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The White House laid out a national security strategy Wednesday aimed at checking an ascendant China and a more assertive Russia even as it stressed that domestic investments are key to helping the US compete in the critical decade ahead. “Likewise, to advance shared prosperity domestically and to uphold the rights of all Americans, we must proactively shape the international …

Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018. The latest EU proposal does not include Tehran’s demand that the U.S. …

Why US President Joe Biden’s West Asia Visit Remains Significant - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

Why US President Joe Biden’s West Asia Visit Remains Significant - News18

News 18  

United States President Joe Biden completed his West Asia visit on July 13, with trips to Jerusalem and Riyadh. On the second day of Biden’s visit, the US and Israel signed a joint pledge to deny Iran access to nuclear arms. The 2013 Nuclear Deal with Iran created discomfort for Saudi Arabia as well as Israel. This recent declaration by …

Five takeaways from President Biden’s first trip to Middle East
2 years, 5 months ago

Five takeaways from President Biden’s first trip to Middle East

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden reaffirmed old commitments to allies and pushed for further Israeli-Arab normalisation during visit to region. Washington, DC – The United States “will not walk away” from the Middle East, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed to allies during his trip to the region last week. The two leaders signed a joint declaration pledging to never allow Iran to obtain …

Joe Biden visits Israel on first West Asia tour as U.S. president
2 years, 5 months ago

Joe Biden visits Israel on first West Asia tour as U.S. president

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden on July 13 kicked off a West Asia tour in Israel where both sides vowed to deepen the Jewish state's integration in the region as they face their common foe Iran. "We'll continue to advance Israel's integration into the region," Mr. Biden said after Air Force One touched down at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv …

Biden seeks new chapter in troubled Middle East
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden seeks new chapter in troubled Middle East

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will try to reaffirm and recalibrate U.S. relationships in the Middle East during his first trip to the region since taking office, but it won’t be easy in a corner of the world that’s asking fresh questions about the future of American influence. Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser, said the U.S. needs to …

Analysis: Biden to clarify his ‘pragmatic’ Middle East policy
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Biden to clarify his ‘pragmatic’ Middle East policy

Al Jazeera  

The President will use this week’s Middle East visit to reassure allies that the US won’t deprioritise the region. United States President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East this week is the culmination of an urgent need and a growing desire. Biden’s Middle East policy had already been outlined by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who emphasised Washington’s desire …

Iran, not oil, is the main topic of Biden’s trip among Middle Eastern leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran, not oil, is the main topic of Biden’s trip among Middle Eastern leaders

LA Times  

Many in the United States view President Biden’s trip to the Middle East that began Wednesday as a mission to lower oil prices. “It’s all about dealing with the strategic challenge that comes from Iran, both to Israel and to Saudi Arabia and the other Arabs that President Biden will be meeting in Jeddah,” said Martin Indyk, a former special …

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