Israel’s battlefield gains have positioned it to become the region’s most influential player. But military success alone is not enough to secure lasting dominance. It must form deeper ties to nations in the Arab world.

Gulf states with strong ties to President Donald Trump are emerging from the war between Israel and Iran with greater regional influence and with some of their longstanding security concerns over Iranian power assuaged.

Professors from Temple and Penn discuss the mixed messaging about wanting a regime change and Iran's ability to retaliate.