Reshaping Regional Alliances and the Balance of Power after 2024

In the wake of shifting diplomatic overtures and strategic recalibrations across the Middle East, regional alliances are being renegotiated and the traditional balance of power is evolving. Emerging rapprochements, competition among major actors, and external influences have produced fluid coalitions rather than fixed blocs. These dynamics affect core issues—from Palestine and Yemen to Red Sea security—and layer domestic political pressures over external strategic contests. For any rapprochement or stability to endure, it must be underpinned by political reforms, confidence-building measures, and inclusive regional dialogue that balance competing interests and mitigate spoilers.