Trump’s Men in the Middle East
Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Trump’s Men in the Middle East Washington is betting on strongmen and strong states to advance its interests in a chaotic region. By Renad Mansour US President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi outside the West wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14.
- ▪Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event.
- ▪Trump’s Men in the Middle East Washington is betting on strongmen and strong states to advance its interests in a chaotic region.
- ▪By Renad Mansour US President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi outside the West wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14.
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Argument An expert’s point of view on a current event. Trump’s Men in the Middle East Washington is betting on strongmen and strong states to advance its interests in a chaotic region. But will it work? By Renad Mansour US President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi outside the West wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 14. U.S. President Donald Trump greets Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi outside the White House in Washington on July 14. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Get audio access with any FP subscription. Subscribe Now ALREADY AN FP SUBSCRIBER? LOGIN July 24, 2026, 10:14 AM Trump’s Second Term Ongoing reports and analysis Standing beside Iraq’s new prime minister at the Oval Office in mid-July, U.S. President Donald Trump was effusive.
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