Donald Trump's return to the presidency in 2025 has reignited a polarizing vision of American foreign policy in the Middle East. Marketed as a roadmap to regional peace, the so-called “Trump's Peace” relies heavily on coercive diplomacy, unilateral military actions, and transactional alliances. This article critically examines the administration’s controversial resettlement proposal for Gaza, its escalation against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, and its broader retreat from multilateral diplomacy. Drawing on recent developments and geopolitical reactions, the analysis argues that rather than establishing sustainable order, the Trump doctrine risks deepening instability, eroding U.S. credibility, and triggering a new cycle of regional confrontation. The result is a fragile and volatile strategic posture disguised as strength.

As U.S.-EU trade tensions mount, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni steps into the role of unlikely power broker. Her visit to Washington could redefine not only Italy’s diplomatic clout, but the future of European unity in an age of fractured alliances and rising economic nationalism.

As economic tools become increasingly entangled with national security strategies, the EU faces a critical moment in defending its sovereignty without sacrificing its alliance with the US.