Trump’s Middle East Strategy: Deals, Diplomacy & Disruption

By Peter Demos Published on June 11, 2025

In this 28-minute conversation, Peter Demos speaks with former Allied Capital CEO Bill Walton — a seasoned business strategist — to unpack the historic significance of President Donald Trump’s Middle East diplomacy. Walton describes Trump’s bold trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE as a “revolution of common sense,” where traditional foreign policy took a backseat to commerce, tech, and military investment. From trillion-dollar economic deals to partnerships with AI giants like Nvidia, we explore how this approach is reshaping global power dynamics — isolating Iran and undercutting China. This isn’t just politics — it’s about redefining diplomacy through economic strength, national interest and strategic innovation.

Peter Demos is the author of On the Duty of Christian Civil Disobedience and the host of Uncommon Sense in Current Times. A Christian business leader from Tennessee, Demos uses his biblical perspective and insight gained from his own struggles to lead others to truth and authenticity in a broken world. To learn more, visit peterdemos.org.