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

Can peace in the Middle East be built on economics instead of ideology?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I sit down with Bill Walton—former CEO and Chairman of Allied Capital and seasoned business strategist—to unpack the historic significance of President Trump's Middle East diplomacy.

Bill 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.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ Trump’s “go big” strategy: 30+ CEOs join Middle East trip
✅ $1+ trillion in U.S. investment commitments from Arab nations
✅ Saudi Arabia’s $900B sovereign wealth fund targeting AI
✅ Military deals, Nvidia chip transfers & indirect defense innovation
✅ The rise of tech diplomacy and the decline of oil dominance
✅ Civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia—promise or peril?
✅ How these moves isolate Iran and challenge China’s ambitions
✅ Why the U.S. is shifting focus from Europe to the East