Trump Will Just 'De-Prioritize' the Gaza Genocide Next Time
Al Jazeera reports Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy will 'de-prioritise' the Middle East. One might wonder if this means American weapons flowing into the region will also be 'de-prioritized,' especially given that Israel is still due billions in military aid. Oddly, 'de-prioritizing' doesn't seem to stop presidents from continuing long-standing military and financial commitments that
benefit certain allies and defense contractors. Remember when the US was 'pivoting to Asia'? That sure worked out well for stability in the Levant. This rhetorical sleight of hand is a familiar tune. Every administration announces a 'new' approach while the underlying mechanisms of foreign policy—the arms deals, the aid packages, the lobbying—remain firmly in place. It's less a strategy shift and
more a rebranding exercise, ensuring continuity for those who profit from perpetual conflict while offering a fresh narrative to the public. How many times can a region be 'de-prioritized' before the de-prioritizer realizes they’re still deeply entrenched?