Donald Trump’s securing a second term as President of the United States has sparked a new wave of uncertainty and speculation regarding the trajectory of American foreign policy, especially in the Middle East. Renowned for his unconventional and sometimes unpredictable stance on international affairs, Trump’s initial term left behind a complex and controversial legacy in the region. Following Donald Trump’s presidential election win, the Middle East is expected to experience a mix of continuity and disruption in U.S. policy. This article examines the possible ramifications of Trump 2.0 on the political landscape of the region, with particular emphasis on critical aspects such as U.S.-Israel relations, the dynamics between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and the overarching geopolitical context.

Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach

The beginning of Donald Trump’s administration has been defined by his disruptive foreign policy, which he dubbed ‘America First,’ a policy radical in its departure from previous American diplomacy practices. His return to power will likely see him pursuing such policies. However, Morsy warns that this demonstration of peacemaking is very well likely a cover-up, as he states, “Trump and his team are likely to push for ceasefires or temporary peace agreements in Ukraine or Palestine just to look good” (Morsy, 2024). So long as Trump’s provocative strategies remain prevalent, along with his proclamations of putting “America First,” decency may prove an elusive goal, that is, if reversing the direction of the U.S.’s foreign policy ever was even a conceivable thought. Perhaps sensed as such, the Middle East, full of pre-existing conflicts, could be where Trump begins implementing his under 1 trillion-dollar presidency, where peace through trading strategically with Israel and Gulf kings is prioritized over most democratic ideals.

In the Middle East, the one area that has stuck out in Trump’s foreign policy blueprint is his........

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