Basem Ezbidi

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Basem Ezbidi is a distinguished scholar whose research centers on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, US foreign policy in the Middle East, and the geopolitics of peace negotiations. His most-cited work, "The Lasting Impact of Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ on the Question of Palestine" (2023), critically examines how the Trump administration’s controversial peace plan reshaped diplomatic norms and continues to influence conflict resolution frameworks. Ezbidi’s analysis reveals the enduring consequences of this initiative, arguing that its unilateral approach undermined traditional two-state solutions and altered the trajectory of Palestinian statehood. With 5 citations, this paper has become a key reference for scholars studying the intersection of US policy and Middle Eastern politics. Ezbidi’s broader contributions include incisive critiques of power asymmetries in peace processes and the role of international actors in perpetuating or resolving regional tensions. His work is essential reading for students and researchers seeking to understand the evolving dynamics of one of the world’s most intractable conflicts, offering both historical depth and forward-looking analysis.