Inside the Oval Office: Which Leaders Are Reshaping the Middle East—and How?

In this episode, Sebastian Parra and Josiah McGee break down one of the most surprising geopolitical moments of the year: back-to-back visits from Syrian President Al Jelani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to Washington D.C.

Why now? What does it mean for U.S. strategy, Israel’s security, military cooperation, and the future of the region?

Sebastian and Josiah dive into the high-stakes chessboard of Middle Eastern politics — from dealing with leaders with controversial histories to the hidden opportunities the U.S. may be positioning itself for.

They wrap with a powerful reminder of the need for prayer, wisdom, and peace as global tensions rise.

Trump told MBS he expects Saudi-Israel normalization with Gaza war over: https://www.axios.com/2025/11/13/trump-mbs-israel-normalization-call-saudi

Syria-US rapprochement sees cooperation surge: https://en.majalla.com/node/328256/politics/syria-us-rapprochement-sees-cooperation-surge

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