Trump First Year 2026: Redefining Global Order Under America First

365 days since the return. The world's map is being redrawn by the Oval Office. As of January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump has completed his first year back in power. According to Al Jazeera, this period's been characterized by a sharp pivot toward isolationism and aggressive economic nationalism that's left allies and adversaries alike scrambling to adapt.

Trump First Year 2026 Policies and Middle East Flashpoints

The Middle East remains the most volatile theater of the Trump administration's foreign policy. Israel has intensified its operations, recently bulldozing UNRWA facilities in occupied East Jerusalem. The humanitarian toll is staggering; reports indicate a baby girl in Gaza died from extreme cold due to severe aid restrictions. These developments suggest a shift where humanitarian concerns are increasingly sidelined by strategic regional realignment.

Energy Warfare and Territorial Ambitions

Beyond the Mediterranean, the Syrian army has reportedly pushed Kurdish-led forces out of oil-rich territories, signaling a redistribution of energy control. At the same time, Trump's renewed interest in Greenland as a strategic asset has resurfaced, sparking concerns in the EU about American territorial and resource ambitions. It's clear that the administration views geography through a strictly transactional lens.