Strategic Assessment

What lies behind the Trump administration's actions against political Islam, and what are the implications of these moves?

This interactive map highlights the deployment of U.S. military assets and other relevant actors in the region. The current U.S. posture signals deterrence and readiness for offensive military operations, while reflecting a strong preference to avoid a protracted conflict. Combined with intensified ISR activity and diplomatic signaling, this configuration supports coercive diplomacy but also increases the risk of escalation through miscalculation in an already volatile theater. The map is updated regularly and as accurately as possible, based on open-source intelligence assessments and media reporting.

How is the intensifying rivalry between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi manifested, and how does it affect the prospects for normalization between Israel and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?