Analysis

Analysis: While Saudi Arabia will not endorse a return to maximum pressure on Iran, it does not want to risk its security alliance with the United States.

Analysis: With a decade of politics under his belt, Donald Trump's second term is likely to be more authoritarian than the first, say experts.

Analysis: Trump's transactional approach might suit Turkish officials, but tensions could emerge over US policy on Iran, the YPG in Syria, and Israel's wars.

Analysis: Netanyahu has long considered Gallant a thorn in his side regarding both the management of the Gaza war and domestic Israeli politics.

Analysis: An Israeli general recently admitted that the goal was to expel Palestinians from northern Gaza and provide no options for return.

Analysis: While the Rapid Support Forces are looking weaker, there is little else to suggest that an end to Sudan's war is near.

Analysis: The Houthis have become more powerful since Trump's last presidency, with all eyes on how the new administration will tackle the Red Sea crisis.

Analysis: In the past, US presidents have used their last months in office to influence the course of events in the Middle East. Will Biden?

Analysis: With Trump's family and associates enjoying close business ties with Saudi Arabia, a transactional policy is expected. But it could be unpredictable.

Analysis: The majority of Arab and Muslim Americans split their vote between Trump and third-party candidates, after backing the Democrats for two decades.