Brian P. Klein is founder of RidgePointGlobal, an international strategic advisory firm, and a former U.S. diplomat.
Personal and economic interests increasingly drive Washington's engagement in the region


President Donald Trump salutes during the United States Military Academy commencement ceremonies in West Point, New York, on May 24. © AP
Brian P. Klein is founder of RidgePointGlobal, an international strategic advisory firm, and a former U.S. diplomat.