Ofir Winter

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Iran, and the Palestinians: What will Trump’s Middle East policy look like?

The Threats and Opportunities for the Hashemite Kingdom vis-à-vis the New Regime in Syria—and Israel’s Potential Position Along the Amman–Damascus Axis

As Donald Trump’s return to the White House reshapes global power dynamics, this article examines Egypt’s sophisticated diplomatic strategy, highlighted by its recent entry into BRICS in early 2024. It explores how Egypt manages its “uncomfortable but indispensable” relationship with the United States while fostering ties with China and Russia, showing how cultural and religious legacies influence these alliances.

Three decades after the signing of the peace agreement with the Hashemite Kingdom, the water sector continues to stand out as a high-potential lever for strengthening relations between Jerusalem and Amman

The crisis in the Red Sea, caused by the actions of the Houthi terrorist milita, creates a naval blockade in the area while also opening new opportunities for the State of Israel

The energy crisis that struck Egypt in the summer of 2024, causing frequent power outages, highlighted Israel’s importance as a natural gas supplier to the Egyptian economy. Energy cooperation between the two countries, which constitutes approximately 86% of their total trade, has mostly continued uninterrupted since the outbreak of the war on October 7, 2023, despite threats from Iran and its proxies against Israeli gas facilities. Given the tensions in relations between the two nations due to the war, the energy sector has the potential to serve as a central lever for strengthening and rebuilding their ties. This can be achieved through four measures: expanding Israeli gas exports to Egypt; developing the “Gaza Marine” gas field as part of efforts to rehabilitate Gaza under alternative Palestinian leadership to Hamas; enhancing the role of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) as a mechanism of regional dialogue to address political, security, and energy challenges; and expanding Israel-Egypt cooperation into the field of renewable energy.