The Beijing summit did not produce a major agreement between the great powers on the region, but it firmly established that Middle Eastern crises are now deeply tied to the great-power dialogue.
Washington, however, is not merely a policymaking capital. It is also a highly competitive marketplace of narratives.
A negotiated deal remains possible. Both sides will have to make compromises but that route must be explored extensively.
A significant segment of the American political elite engages with Israel not through rational calculus but through eschatological conviction.
Trump’s potential advantage lies in leverage.
[The Trump–El-Sisi summit at Davos 2026] is also a test of the extent to which American pragmatism can align with Egyptian strategic constants.
President Trump's leadership is crucial in this juncture.
The U.S. disengagement from key regions such as the Middle East and Africa has allowed Moscow to assert itself.
Moscow sees any reduction in U.S. commitments to its allies as an opportunity to reshape European alliances.
For Trump’s administration to secure an enduring resolution, it must push for a robust and long-term strategy.
If Trump can wield his unpredictability with strategic precision, he may yet leave a lasting mark.