President Trump's Saudi Arabia trip sets up a strategic reset in the Middle East

As President Donald Trump returns to Riyadh for his second official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—once again choosing it as his first foreign destination in a new presidential term—there is both symbolism and substance in the gesture. In a region often defined by volatility and conflict, the Kingdom remains a pillar of stability and continuity.Trump’s return signals a reaffirmation of mutual trust, strategic alignment, and a shared belief in the pragmatic, interest-based