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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Maksad discussed the shift in conflict dynamics towards drone warfare.
Donald Trump has laid out a ‘dim sum menu’ of reasons for attacking. There’s one key thing missing
Australia· 2026-03-06
Firas Maksad from the Eurasia Group said Trump's move went 'some way' to reassure Qatar and other Gulf allies.
Trump's pact to defend Qatar could shake up or shore up a fragile region
United Kingdom· 2025-10-03
Firas Maksad is the head of the Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group Eurasia Group.
Hizbollah er svekket, men ikke slått. Nå vil regjeringen gjøre det ingen har klart før.
Norway· 2025-09-13
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.
Trump’s Gulf Arab allies race to avoid all-out war in Iran
United States· 2025-06-20
Firas Maksad, the executive director for the Middle East and North Africa at Eurasia Group, was visiting Lebanon when the conflict erupted.
Perang Israel-Iran, Hiburan Warga Suriah dan Lebanon Saat Malam
Indonesia· 2025-06-18
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.
Trump’s Middle East tour has more substance than the White House let onUnited States· 2025-05-15
Firas Maksad indicated that Trump is likely to proceed with major deals during his visit.
Trump is visiting three of the world’s richest nations. Here’s what’s on their wish listUnited States· 2025-05-11
