Qadaya Israeliya Special Issue - "Israel in a Shifting Regional Landscape"
Once again, Qadaya Israeliya endeavors to delve into the complexities of Israel's position in the ever-evolving regional landscape, addressing both enduring and emerging issues. The shifts witnessed over the past few years render this issue exceptionally relevant, with contemporary dynamics shaped by events in the region and the global system. This fluidity demands and promises new alignments, yet the ultimate outcomes remain uncertain, adding an element of intrigue to the geopolitical puzzle.
These shifts are multifaceted, encompassing the relative withdrawal of the USA from the region, paving the way for regional actors to fill the ensuing vacuum. Saudi Arabia's efforts to establish a certain distance from the USA exemplify this trend. Additionally, the Arab Spring has plunged states and societies into protracted conflicts, disrupting the established Arab unity and coordination led by Egypt and Saudi Arabia since the 1990s. The Iranian nuclear issue has become a perennial item on the regional agenda, influencing the distribution of roles among the USA, Israel, and Iran. Turkey, in its bid to assume a distinct position on the global map, has ventured beyond the NATO umbrella, engaging with Iran and Russia. Furthermore, normalization projects have elevated relations between certain Arabian Gulf States and Israel to the level of strategic alliances.
Collectively, these changes are reshaping potential alliances, Israel's position within these alliances, and the dynamics surrounding the question of Palestine. The type of probable partners in the period ahead remains uncertain, as the region navigates through this highly fluid stage.
This issue of Qadaya Israeliya features articles that explore the roles of Iran, Turkey, and Egypt in the region, Israeli-Chinese relations, the Russian role in regional dynamics, and the conflicts in the Red Sea with implications for the broader region. We hope that these insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the nature, risks, and possibilities inherent in the current stage of the region's geopolitical landscape.
