The ‘New’ Middle East? Regional Dynamics in the Second Trump Presidency and Implications for Korea
▶️ Trump's "America First" Middle East Policy: A second Trump term will likely amplify transactional approaches, such as maximum pressure on Iran, support for Israel’s hawkish policies, and arms deals with Gulf nations, while rapidly withdrawing U.S. troops from the region, risking further instability.
▶️ Korea’s Expanded Global Role: Korea has proactively supported humanitarian aid and inter...
By
Ji-Hyang JANG [Principal Fellow, Asan Institute for Policy Studies]
December 5, 2024