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Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the Middle East? 

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The U.S. has long balanced military strength with soft power in the Middle East through agencies like USAID. With the Trump administration reversing these policies, is this a necessary realignment—or a costly retreat? Those against these changes argue this will boost rivals like Iran and China and harm America’s image. Those hailing them argue it’s a necessary correction, favoring clear, transactional geopolitical goals over costly diplomacy. Now we debate: Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the Middle East?

Arguing Yes: Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, President & Founder of Ideas Beyond Borders

Arguing No: Jeffrey Gedmin, President & CEO of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Xenia Wickett, Geopolitical strategist, moderator at Wickett Advisory, and Trustee of Transparency International UK, is the guest moderator.

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The U.S. has long balanced military strength with soft power in the Middle East through agencies like USAID. With the Trump administration reversing these policies, is this a necessary realignment—or a costly retreat? Those against these changes argue this will boost rivals like Iran and China and harm America’s image. Those hailing them argue it’s a necessary correction, favoring clear, transactional geopolitical goals over costly diplomacy. Now we debate: Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the Middle East?

Arguing Yes: Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, President & Founder of Ideas Beyond Borders

Arguing No: Jeffrey Gedmin, President & CEO of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Xenia Wickett, Geopolitical strategist, moderator at Wickett Advisory, and Trustee of Transparency International UK, is the guest moderator.

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