U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a joint press conference in Jerusalem. Photo Credit: Kobi Gidon, GPO
In this interview with KOMO Radio News Jackson School Director and an expert on modern Turkey, Dr. Reşat Kasaba, talks about the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia and Israel earlier this week.
Kasaba asserts that Trump geared his speeches to the political leadership in both countries to satisfy their priorities, noting that it seems to be one of Trump’s purposes to create a front against Iran.
Reşat Kasaba is an expert in the history and politics of the Middle East and has taught undergraduate and graduate students at the School for over 30 years. He is... More