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Trump’s Most Pressing Mideast Challenge Is To Curb the Houthis

December 2, 2024 Ilan I. Berman Newsweek

When the second Trump administration takes office next month, it will face a thoroughly crowded Mideast agenda. Near-term priorities for the new White House include helping Israel to wind down its war in Gaza, resuscitating the Abraham Accords, and reviving a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran. But arguably the most pressing item confronting Team Trump will be changing the status quo in the Red Sea.

Indo-Pacific Monitor No. 39

November 26, 2024 David Zou

Jakarta walks fine line with military exercises...;
...While Laos doubles down on cooperation with Beijing;
Australia, Pacific Islands respond to China's police presence;
Tokyo takes steps to shore up territorial control;
Manila takes a stand