Winter 2025

Cairo Review No. 53
Trump
Q & A
The View from Africa Before and After the U.S. Elections—Q&A with Mark Deets
Trump’s re-election brought massive changes to many aspects of the United States and the world. What led to Trump regaining the presidency? What will the reverberations look like in West Africa? Omar Auf sat with historian Mark Deets to find out
Essays
In Jordan, Trump is a Divisive Figure
Before Trump officially took office, some Jordanians believed that he was the “lesser of two evils”. Now, two months into his presidency, Trump has few fans in Amman
The Consequences and Prospects of Israel’s Ban of UNRWA
As the UN agency’s operations continue to be obstructed, its outright ban will continue the perpetuation of severe human suffering and have multidimensional ramifications, from illegality on the international level to political considerations regarding the tenuous ceasefire
American Netizens Worry For the Future of TikTok
The temporary banning of TikTok in the United States in January prompted concern over the politicization of tech platforms. The two likeliest paths forward for TikTok represent alternate visions of the relationship between Big Tech and government
Round Two: Trump’s Foreign Policy Takes on New Challenges
Trump will have to manage the continuing conflict in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and the rising power of China as he navigates the beginning of his second term
Trump 2.0: Where Rhetoric Meets Reality
The new president has made big promises, but can he keep them?
Trump’s Return: What It Could Mean for Palestine and the Region
Donald Trump’s return to the White House in the context of the Gaza war and other regional conflicts raises questions regarding his approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict
Donald Trump and the Art of Bending Reality
The gravity-defying political comeback of Donald Trump is the pinnacle of the chaotic career of an extreme risk taker with little concern for established norms. But his willingness to upend rules and bend reality to suit his vision might push U.S. and global politics to the breaking point
A Resurgent Trump Returns to a Turbulent Middle East
Trump’s unpredictable yet forceful leadership is entering a region in flux, offering both challenges and opportunities for his second term
President Trump’s Policies in the Middle East
The U.S. president’s pragmatic approach and his out-of-the-box bold ideas may bring a positive change to both Israel and the Palestinians provided they will be translated into action plans carefully and through sensitive communication with all concerned stakeholders
Trump’s Alternate Reality in the Middle East
With his recent foray into drastic measures to resolve the Israel-Palestine continuum, could there be a method to the madness of King Trump?
The Elusive Saudi-Israeli Normalization Deal: Why an Agreement is Likely to Fall Short of Expectations
A deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel will likely happen eventually but is unlikely to transform the Middle East