Former President Donald Trump's recent trip to the Middle East highlights a significant change in the U.S.'s global role. His foreign policy approach is described as malleable and unpredictable, especially following his decisions to recognize Syria's government and to consider lifting sanctions against Iran. Panelists noted that this marks a shift from previous dynamics and suggests a more flexible U.S. stance that could lead to new deals, contrasting sharply with earlier policies. The conversations reflect ongoing debates about America's evolving international influence in a complex geopolitical landscape.
This week, Donald Trump returned from the first major foreign trip of his second term. Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined last night to discuss what the president's visit to the Middle East reveals about America's place in the world.
Peter Baker said last night. "He went to the Middle East to re-alter the dynamics by recognizing Syria's new government, announcing that he's going to lift sanctions, and effectively moving closer towards a deal with Iran that sounds an awful lot like the deal he threw out in his first term."
Baker continued, "This is a different dynamic than we saw even just a week ago."
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