Congress Party: victory "Trump" Opens a new chapter in America’s policy towards the Middle East
Major General Dr. Reda Farhat, Vice President of the Congress Party and Professor of Political Science, said that Donald Trump’s victory in the American elections constitutes an event that has profound dimensions and impacts on the Middle East, as the region has complex relations with the United States, which is a major player in issues of security and stability. , and development, noting that Trump’s policies tend to take sharp and clear, and sometimes unconventional, positions towards regional issues, which raises questions about how he responds to current developments.
Dr. Farhat pointed out In a statement to “Rose Al-Youssef” One of the most prominent issues that may be affected by Trump’s policies is the Palestinian issue, as his administration was known for its positions supportive of Israel, especially his previous decisions to move the American embassy to Jerusalem, and stop financial support for UNRWA, and Trump’s return may mean reopening files that were the subject of controversy, which may complicate efforts to resolve the issue. The two countries and increases tensions in the occupied territories.
The political science professor also pointed out that American policy towards Iran will also be a hot issue, especially since Trump is one of the most ardent opponents of the nuclear agreement. He withdrew from it during his first term, and his return to the presidency may put the region on the brink of increasing tension if he decides to re-impose more sanctions or take escalatory steps towards Tehran,” which may negatively affect the stability of the region and further complicate the security situation, indicating that the only thing What is reassuring about Trump’s victory is the fulfillment of his pledges to stop the war in the region, as well as the Russian-Ukrainian war, and this may restore calm to the region and return matters to the negotiating table to reach peaceful solutions that improve the economic repercussions of the crisis
Dr. Farhat stressed that the Arab Gulf countries are closely following this transformation, given their strategic dependence on the support of the United States in confronting regional threats, noting that the Trump administration, with its close relationship with some Gulf countries, may strengthen security alliances in the face of Iranian influence and this rapprochement may It constitutes a kind of balance in the region, but it carries with it risks at the level of regional escalation.
Regarding the impact of this victory on Egypt, Dr. Farhat said that Egypt views any American administration as… The perspective of cooperation on issues of combating terrorism and supporting stability in the Middle East, pointing out that Egypt is a strategic partner of the United States, and any change in American policies towards the Middle East will naturally reflect on Egypt, whether in the areas of security, development support, or political positions, pointing out the necessity of There should be careful and continuous follow-up of upcoming policies, and interaction with them in a way that serves national interests and preserves the stability of the region.
