Daniel Silverbeg, a former senior US policy adviser, told N12 that integrating Israel into the India-Middle East-Europe (IMEC) corridor requires the Israeli government to demonstrate readiness to cooperate with the Arab world. Silverbeg assessed that securing Saudi agreement is the easiest part of the equation.
Daniel Silverbeg, a former senior US policy adviser, argued Saturday evening that Israel's integration into the India-Middle East-Europe (IMEC) trade corridor hinges on a clear signal of cooperation to the Arab world. In an interview with N12, Silverbeg said that the Saudi agreement is actually the easiest part of the equation, implying that the main challenge lies in broader Arab trust and Israeli political will.
The IMEC corridor, announced at the G20 in 2023, was envisioned as a rail and sea link connecting India to Europe via the Gulf, Jordan, and Israel. The project has been a recurring topic in Israeli strategic discussions, with Israeli officials and analysts highlighting its potential to sideline Iran and strengthen regional ties. The Zioneer has previously reported on Israeli and regional perspectives on the corridor, including assessments that Saudi Arabia has explored alternative routes bypassing Israel.
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