Bangladesh, May 18 -- In a turbulent world defined by power shifts, proxy wars, and fragile alliances, the Middle East remains the axis around which global energy security, religious identities, and strategic military decisions revolve. US President Donald Trumps recent diplomatic engagements, particularly his high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf states, signal what he hopes will be a recalibration of Americas role in the region. Framing himself as a disruptor of past interventionist paradigms, Trump proposed a vision that claims to bridge historic divides while, critics argue, merely repackages American interests in a new rhetorical garb.

Trumps approach marks a distinct departure from his predecessors, especially the...