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The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a shining example of prosperity in the Middle East—and Saudi Arabia is taking notes. With its eyes set on economic transformation, Saudi Arabia may soon take a pivotal step that could reshape the region. For Israel, these developments are not just good—they’re game-changing.
As the Abraham Accords continue to gain strength, a new player is rising on the global stage: IMEC—the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Positioned as a powerful alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, IMEC has the potential to reroute the flow of international commerce. But one critical piece remains missing: a formal normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Join David Rosenthal and Christopher Diaz as they unpack the high-stakes competition for control of global trade, explore the geopolitical implications for the Middle East, and reveal why this moment matters prophetically as well as politically.
By David Rosenthal and Christopher DiazThe United Arab Emirates has emerged as a shining example of prosperity in the Middle East—and Saudi Arabia is taking notes. With its eyes set on economic transformation, Saudi Arabia may soon take a pivotal step that could reshape the region. For Israel, these developments are not just good—they’re game-changing.
As the Abraham Accords continue to gain strength, a new player is rising on the global stage: IMEC—the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Positioned as a powerful alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, IMEC has the potential to reroute the flow of international commerce. But one critical piece remains missing: a formal normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Join David Rosenthal and Christopher Diaz as they unpack the high-stakes competition for control of global trade, explore the geopolitical implications for the Middle East, and reveal why this moment matters prophetically as well as politically.