The 2026 Middle East Forecast

What does the future hold for the Middle East — and the world — in
2026? In this special episode of Conflicted, Thomas instructs Aimen
to peer into his crystal ball and offer his forecasts for the year
to come. In this episode, Aimen and Thomas discuss: How
professional geopolitical analysts make forecasts The impossibility
of foreseeing Black Swan events Why an end to the war in Ukraine
could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics The likelihood of a U.S.
war against the Houthis in Yemen Renewed hostilities between Israel
and Hezbollah in Lebanon The strategic importance of the Gulf
states Iran’s nuclear programme, proxy network, and the risk of
renewed confrontation Add your predictions to your 2026 Forecast
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