Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

The Middle East's Tea Party Moment

The region is preparing for a post-American order in the Middle East, one where Washington's reliability is questionable and Israel's ambitions are unchecked

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Elise Labott
Feb 13, 2025
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The carefully measured diplomatic performance in the Oval Office by Jordan's King Abdullah this week, revealed more than just another round of Middle East negotiations. As he navigated Trump's latest regional "vision" with characteristic poise, a deeper transformation was unfolding - one that speaks to the future of the entire region. This wasn't merely…

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