The Middle East is shifting again, and fast. In this wide-ranging overview, Aimen and Thomas break down the hidden forces reshaping the geopolitical chessboard as 2025 draws to a close.
In this episode, Aimen and Thomas uncover:
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The power of Saudi Arabia’s discovery of vast rare-earth reserves
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The U.S.–Saudi grand bargain
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Why the F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia rattled Israel and what it means for the future of the Abraham Accords
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Iran’s deepening water crisis and Gulf states’ preparations for instability
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The simmering tensions between India and Pakistan
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Afghanistan’s compounded crises
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