Arab American voters play a crucial role in the US election, with recent polls showing a move towards Trump amidst dissatisfaction with Biden's Middle East policies. Additionally, younger Arab Americans diverge on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, supporting a one-state solution contrary to Trump's stance.
Arab American voters hold a pivotal role in the upcoming US presidential election, with their preferences split almost evenly between
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, reflecting the broader American electorate's focus on domestic issues.
This division becomes more interesting as recent polls indicate a shift towards Trump, due in part to dissatisfaction with Biden's policies regarding the Middle East, signaling a strategic protest by some Arab Americans despite many aligning with Democratic or moderate political views.
Adding another layer, younger Arab Americans are voicing support for a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, diverging from Trump's withdrawal of support for a two-state solution, which draws attention within various advocacy circles.
As expected, Arab Americans continue to grapple with who might best handle Middle East challenges, with Trump and Harris equally backed for potential leadership, although Trump gains a slight edge in perceived capability to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.
Shifting focus internationally, the International Energy Agency forecasts an oil surplus by 2025, driven by China's pivot to electric vehicles and slow economic growth, which underscores declining global oil demand and hints at stable or lower prices unless major geopolitical shifts occur.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia celebrates a historic rise in workforce participation, especially among women, surpassing Vision 2030 goals, as the country sees a notable 3 percent unemployment rate with impressive strides in female employment.