Firas Maksad
Firas Maksad is the managing director for the Middle East and North Africa at Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk consultancy. He is an expert in international relations, particularly concerning the political and economic dynamics of the Gulf region. Maksad has been frequently cited in discussions regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, especially in relation to the evolving relationships between the U.S. and Gulf states during Donald Trump's presidency.
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United States:
Firas Maksad, managing director for the Middle East at Eurasia Group, told CNN that Gulf Arab states are in a comfortable position seeing Iran weakened.
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Indonesia:
Firas Maksad, the executive director for the Middle East and North Africa at Eurasia Group, was visiting Lebanon when the conflict erupted.
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United States:
Firas Maksad, director of outreach at the Middle East Institute, told CNN’s Becky Anderson that the Syria move was a significant win for Trump.
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United States:
Firas Maksad indicated that Trump is likely to proceed with major deals during his visit.
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