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  i mage generated by AI: the futuristic image of Riviera-style city in the Middle east. Trump’s Vision for a ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ According to the mainstream media, with a single sentence, Donald Trump upended decades of US foreign policy: “The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too.” The former president outlined a vision of “long-term ownership” without relying on American taxpayer money, resulting in the creation of what he called the “Riviera of the Middle East.” The grandiose promise harkens back to past US-led reconstruction efforts, most notably the Marshall Plan, which played a crucial role in reshaping war-torn Europe after World War II. Under this initiative, Japan, once devastated by conflict, was transformed into an economic powerhouse under US guidance, with major investments in industry, infrastructure, and governance. Trump’s rhetoric suggests a similar model—but in a vastly different geopolitical landscape. A long-standing crit...