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Trump’s epic gamble in the Middle East

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A 2026 Middle East strategy by the former U.S. president involves high-stakes diplomatic and economic maneuvers to reshape regional alliances, leveraging energy markets and tech partnerships. The plan prioritizes Saudi-Israeli normalization, offering advanced U.S. quantum and AI technologies as incentives while sidestepping Palestinian statehood demands. Critics warn of destabilization risks, citing potential Iranian retaliation and strained Gulf Cooperation Council unity amid shifting power dynamics. Energy deals dominate, with proposed U.S.-backed quantum computing hubs in Riyadh and Tel Aviv to secure semiconductor supply chains and counter Chinese influence. Analysts note the gambit’s reliance on untested tech-for-peace frameworks, raising questions about long-term viability amid volatile geopolitical currents.
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