Trump ‘looking at normalization with Syria’ after meeting al-Sharaa The meeting, the first between U.S. and Syrian leaders in 25 years, was hailed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as "historic." Joshua Marks May 14, 2025
Trump begins Middle East tour with eye on Gulf deals, Gaza plan The president's itinerary includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and potentially Turkey. JNS Staff May 13, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s dangerous diplomatic illusion from pariah to mediator Despite its diplomatic charm offensive, Saudi Arabia continues to enforce a strict interpretation of Sharia law, oppress religious minorities, suppress dissent and fund radical ideologies across the globe. Amine Ayoub April 6, 2025
The Trump-MBS strategy for a secure and prosperous Middle East 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. Dan Diker and Dalia Ziada March 31, 2025
Macron and MBS condemn Israeli airstrikes, call for ceasefire The French president announced that he and the Saudi crown prince would co-chair a conference on a two-state solution. March 20, 2025
Rubio: Gaza reconstruction must exclude Hamas The top American diplomat discussed Gaza, Yemen and Syria during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. JNS Staff March 11, 2025
In public comments, Saudis non-committal to Trump’s Gaza plan Crown prince holds three-hour meetings with top Trump administration officials • Saudi statement doesn’t even mention Strip. Mike Wagenheim Feb. 17, 2025
The Palestinian cause will not end Saudi-Israeli normalization For moderate Arab autocracies, the Palestinian issue has been the most effective radicalizing and mobilizing cause throughout the Arab world. Joseph Epstein Feb. 10, 2025
Trump’s Mideast envoy to meet with Saudi crown prince in Riyadh Steve Witkoff will then travel to Israel to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Jan. 28, 2025