What Trump Got Right in the Middle East

Donald Trump's surprise success in the Middle East stems from his strategic use of American business as a tool for power, aligning the U.S. with Gulf states economically while sidestepping political tensions. His approach has drawn praise from his supporters and criticism from his opponents, who fail to grasp how he positions the U.S. as a partner rather than an arms merchant or critic in the region. Trump's focus on investments and efforts to maintain a stable, rule-of-law environment resonates with both him and many Americans, offering a clear alternative to past presidents' constrained foreign policies.