After decades of offering only chaos, Baghdad is trying to become a leading force in the region. 

Many economies in the Americas already have bilateral free trade agreements with Washington, offering a stronger base for nearshoring, deeper integration and higher standards.

The United States has dialed down both its presence and role in a region that it has dominated for nearly a half-century.

Israel has long been the leading recipient of U.S. foreign aid, including military support. That aid has come under heightened scrutiny amid Israel’s monthslong war to eliminate Hamas.