**This class will be taught on Zoom**
The Middle East is changing before our eyes. Peace initiatives, ceasefire negotiations, shifting alliances, and regional rivalries are reshaping one of the world's most volatile regions. Following recent national elections in both Israel and the United States, this timely seminar examines how new or old political leadership and changing domestic priorities may influence diplomacy, military strategy, peace negotiations, and regional stability. Through the latest developments involving Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, you will gain a deeper understanding of the strategic forces, political decisions, and historical realities that may determine whether the region moves toward lasting peace or renewed conflict.
