The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is gaining prominence in the United States election campaign, according to expert Thiago de Aragão, CEO of Arko Advice Internacional.
During your participation in the program WW from the CNN Aragão explained how the situation could impact the American political scene.
According to the analyst, the increase in tensions in the Middle East is generating a “domino effect” in media coverage, resulting in more headlines on the topic.
Consequently, the issue has received greater attention from the electorate, who are beginning to make connections between the news and the candidates’ positions.
Impact on the electoral campaign
Aragão emphasizes that, although the conflict in the Middle East is gaining relevance, it is not a decisive factor for the elections. The topic is diluted among other important issues, such as immigration, abortion and the economy.
However, the expert warns that misleading statements by candidates about the situation could have a significant impact on the electoral dispute.
“Saying the right thing, whether it’s Harris or Trump or Biden or Vance or Waltz, doesn’t win many points now, but saying something wrong really makes a mark, stays and can further influence such a fierce dispute”1, stated Aragão.
Positioning of candidates
The expert mentioned that Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has adopted a cautious stance in relation to the conflict.
According to Aragão, they agree with the purpose of Israel’s actions, but question the procedures adopted. This approach aims to maintain support for the historic ally, but in a non-unrestricted way.
The way candidates position themselves in relation to foreign policy is highlighted at this time, going beyond immediate reactions to current events.
Aragão emphasizes that the full impact of recent events on the electorate will still take a few days to be fully understood.
With the electoral dispute fierce, the conflict in the Middle East adds to other controversial topics under discussion.
The expert concludes that, in this scenario, avoiding communication errors becomes as important as presenting assertive proposals, and can be a determining factor in voters’ preferences.
This content was originally published in Escalation of conflict in the Middle East generates “domino effect”, says expert on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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