Trump’s Middle East playbook: Business first, diplomacy later

Trump flips U.S. policy in Middle East to 'commerce over chaos'

President Trump, in four days, reset U.S. policy in the Middle East to one that emphasizes prosperity and peace over the conflict and chaos that has plagued the region for generations.

Trump’s Middle East playbook: Business first, diplomacy later

Ian Bremmer unpacks the significance of AI, defense partnerships, ongoing Iran negotiations, and the potential lifting of Syria sanctions. He also looks at how Trump’s personal rapport with Middle Eastern leaders, absence from Israel, and business ties are shaping US foreign policy. What does this approach signal about Trump’s priorities abroad—and how might it affect America’s global relationships?

Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: The Trump family’s rapidly expanding Middle East business - Egypt Independent

CNN  —  The Trump family’s business ties to the Middle East have more than tripled since the president’s first term in office, a CNN tally of the deals has found, including a slew of new projects announced since he reclaimed the White House.