Trump loves the Israeli Right. From his son in law advertising future beachfront apartments on the mediterranean in Gaza to his coalition of messianic Christian Fundamentalists, if you thought Biden was pro-Israeli, you ain’t seen nothing yet.  Or maybe, the pragmatic businessman in him will call an end to the slaughter, do a deal with Saudi Arabia and go for peace? From the disruption of oil markets to the impact on global trade routes, this session will explore the far-reaching financial effects of the next moves in the Middle East. War doesn’t just destroy infrastructure—it reshapes economies, shifts alliances, and affects global markets in ways that can last decades. What will Trump do next and will it matter?

Contributors:

Carole Nakhle, Nassim Taleb, Michael Fertik, Mehreen Khan with Kevin Gildea