Middle Eastern Experts’ Assessments on Trump’s Victory
Middle Eastern experts commented on Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections to Sputnik . Rakha Ahmad Hassan, a member of the Egyptian Council on Foreign Relations, said that Trump’s victory was an expected result due to the chaos within the Democratic Party, the effects of Kamala Harris’ nomination late in the presidential race and the failure to stop the war in Gaza. Hassan made important observations about the settlement process in the Middle East.
According to leaks from the Israeli prime minister’s office, it is likely that Trump will receive a request from Benjamin Netanyahuto end the war in the Middle East by the time he takes office again in January next year. However, it should be noted that this is largely based on speculation. It is already clear that the Republican Party will win a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which will further facilitate Trump’s policies.
Political analyst Silin El-Jarizi emphasised that Trump’s victory will contribute to the rise of populism and far-right movements in many European countries. El-Jarizi noted that European leaders are in a race to congratulate Trump on his victory in order to please the future president and strengthen their mutual understanding with the United States. This is because many European Union countries exist under Washington’s patronage, even if they do not want to.
According to El-Jarizi, the impact of Trump’s victory on the rise of populist and far-right forces in Europe is clear. Given that the differences between Republicans and Democrats in American politics are not deep, Trump’s statements and excessive boldness can sometimes prove to be a problematic factor. His positions on Middle Eastern affairs and his unconditional support for Israel are well known; no one will forget, for example, his decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
