Framing Palestine: Israel, the Gulf states, and American power in the Middle East
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In this joint webinar by Makan and TNI, Adam Hanieh discusses the key arguments from his article, “Framing Palestine: Israel, the Gulf States, and American Power in the Middle East,” published as part of TNI’s Palestine Liberation Series.
Presenting critical perspective that situates Palestine within the wider political economy of the Middle East and the region’s central role in a fossil fuel–centred global order. It argues that Israel’s enduring political, military, and economic backing from Western powers cannot be understood in isolation, but must be analysed in relation to broader regional dynamics and structures of power.
The discussion also reflects on the rapidly evolving relationships between the Gulf states, Israel, and the United States, and considers how these alliances are reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and shaping the conditions that underpin the ongoing struggle for Palestinian liberation.