The National Security Strategy of the United States was published and signed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Middle East is addressed in the U.S. national strategy as follows:

• Our partners in the Middle East demonstrate their commitment to confronting terrorism and extremism, and the United States must encourage this direction.

• The United States must compel these states (especially the Gulf monarchies) to abandon their traditional and historical forms of governance.

• The key to a successful relationship with the Middle East lies in accepting the region, its leaders, and its nations as they are, while working together on areas of shared interest.

• It is in the interest of the United States that the Gulf’s energy resources do not fall into the hands of a hostile adversary.

• The region must not become a supporter, promoter, or exporter of terrorism against U.S. interests, and Israel must remain protected.
  
  National Security Strategy of the United States