Weekly Strategy Perspectives - Global Policy Pivot – What Game Are We Playing?
Week Ending 03-27-2026. From the start of President Trump’s second term, rapid policy shifts have unsettled the global order, with questions about U.S. strategy coming to a head in recent weeks amid escalating Middle East conflict.
Weekly Strategy Perspectives - Global Policy Pivot – What Game Are We Playing
"Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today's games."
― Babe Ruth
The Throught Line: From the day Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for his second term (invoking former President McKinley in his inaugural address and signing a slew of executive orders soon after stepping away from the podium) substantial changes impacting the global order were set in motion. Markets and policy makers wondered what type of game the U.S. was playing as it redefined its stance on the world stage. Many of these issues have come to a head over the last four weeks against a backdrop of conflict in the Middle East. We highlight some of the most potent and game out how they could evolve in the days ahead.