Behind the Ceasefire: Exposing Trump’s Unconventional Middle East Strategy and Its Risks

The sudden ceasefire between Israel and Iran has left many wondering what comes next in the volatile Middle East landscape. But digging deeper reveals a troubling reality about how President Trump is managing this critical foreign policy challenge. Rather than relying on established institutions and seasoned experts within the U.S. national security apparatus, decision-making has been confined to a small inner circle of White House aides. This sidelining of professional advice risks undermining coherent strategy and long-term American interests in one of the world’s most dangerous regions. Even members of Congress have been kept largely in the dark, receiving only...