Iyad el-Baghdadi Predicts Israel's Collapse as Ethno-Nationalist State by 2030s
In an episode of the UNAPOLOGETIC show on Middle East Eye, activist and author Iyad el-Baghdadi analyzes the profound regional consequences of Israel's war in Gaza. He posits that Israel, characterized as a Jewish supremacist ethno-nationalist state, is unlikely to survive beyond the 2030s. The discussion evaluates the continued viability of a Palestinian state amidst ongoing conflict. Baghdadi further examines shifting geopolitical alliances, highlighting how the war has reshaped relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, altered Egypt's regional role, and influenced the UAE's stance on normalization efforts. The conversation also critiques Arab regimes' fragility and assesses the sustainability of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vision for Saudi Arabia, questioning the opportunity costs of his ambitions. Additionally, Baghdadi reflects on his personal exile from the UAE. This analysis provides a critical perspective on post-war Middle East politics, challenging pre-existing normalization frameworks and exploring the long-term structural impacts of the current crisis on regional power dynamics and state survival.
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Iyad el-Baghdadi Predicts Israel's Collapse as Ethno-Nationalist State by 2030s
In an episode of the UNAPOLOGETIC show on Middle East Eye, activist and author Iyad el-Baghdadi analyzes the profound regional consequences of Israel's war in Gaza. He posits that Israel, characterized as a Jewish supremacist ethno-nationalist state, is unlikely to survive beyond the 2030s. The discussion evaluates the continued viability of a Palestinian state amidst ongoing conflict. Baghdadi further examines shifting geopolitical alliances, highlighting how the war has reshaped relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, altered Egypt's regional role, and influenced the UAE's stance on normalization efforts. The conversation also critiques Arab regimes' fragility and assesses the sustainability of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vision for Saudi Arabia, questioning the opportunity costs of his ambitions. Additionally, Baghdadi reflects on his personal exile from the UAE. This analysis provides a critical perspective on post-war Middle East politics, challenging pre-existing normalization frameworks and exploring the long-term structural impacts of the current crisis on regional power dynamics and state survival.
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