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Given the destabilizing role of the Israeli regime, the Middle East has long needed such frameworks. While similar ideas have circulated for decades, this latest proposal of Menara envisions cooperative civilian nuclear research as a step toward a nuclear weapons-free Middle East.
The foundation of this proposal dates back to the 1970s and 1980s, but what is new is a pragmatic roadmap aimed at joint use of peaceful nuclear technology across the region. This includes collaboration in medical research, energy production, and scientific advancement. If regional countries examine this plan seriously, it could evolve into a practical formula for sustainable and shared development.
On the question of how the US and Europe might respond if the plan gains traction, two angles must be considered. Regarding Israel, as mentioned earlier, opposition will be fierce from day one. Thus, the proposal must build in mechanisms to anticipate and counteract Israeli sabotage. Clear coordination among regional actors will be needed to prevent Tel Aviv from undermining the initiative.
As for powers like the US and Europe, current US policy places a premium on regional stability—particularly the security of allies such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Persian Gulf states. Ironically, Washington may act as a restraining force on Israel’s efforts to destabilize the region entirely. The US administration is currently invested in maintaining a degree of calm, and from this standpoint, Menara could offer high value.
Given its long-term nature, the plan will take time to mature. Much depends on how the region evolves. But fundamentally, any initiative that contributes to stability and order in the Middle East aligns with the interests of global powers like the United States, which is keen to contain regional costs and avoid escalation. Developmental frameworks that foster lasting peace and security are also cost-saving mechanisms for global powers.