Hair Flip, Sword Dance, Camelcade: Highlights Of Trump's Middle East Tour

Hair Flip, Sword Dance, Camelcade: Highlights Of Trump's Middle East Tour

Trump began his trip in Saudi Arabia, arriving in Riyadh on May 13. Air Force One was escorted by Saudi F-15 fighter jets.

President Trump’s Saudi Visit: A Strategic Reset in the Middle East and a Vision for Shared Prosperity

President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in US-Middle East relations and a strategic shift in America’s engagement with the region. It was his first foreign trip since his re-election, symbolizing the enduring importance of Saudi Arabia as a key regional partner. The visit was not only a display of […] The post President Trump’s Saudi Visit: A Strategic Reset in the Middle East and a Vision for Shared Prosper…

Donald Trump's decision to make Saudi Arabia the first stop on his first big trip abroad underscores that he relies on Riyadh economically and strategically. If it goes to the US, Saudi Arabia should also take a leading role in the Palestinian question.

The Price of Silence: How America Abandoned 9/11 for Saudi Gold

In 2017, Donald Trump landed in Riyadh and was met with gold medallions, sword dances, and royal fanfare. It was his first trip abroad as president. He didn’t choose Canada or a democracy. He chose Saudi Arabia, a kingdom whose citizens made up the majority of the 9/11 hijackers. That trip marked the beginning of Trump’s open courtship of the Saudi regime. Now, as he seeks a trillion-dollar investment from the Kingdom, we’re forced to ask again:…

Getty Images Trump is on his way to Saudi Arabia, the first stop on his four-day Middle East tour, his first international visit of his second term. US President Donald Trump concluded his Gulf tour in the UAE on Friday, after visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar, where he announced the signing of billions of dollars in deals. The news agency reported…

Saudi Arabia and US Strategy for the Middle East - Geopolitical Futures

The United States has upgraded Saudi Arabia’s international standing as part of Washington’s broader strategy to rebalance power in the Middle East. The Trump administration expects Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to lead the kingdom toward assuming a greater regional and global role, enabling the U.S. to reduce its exposure to the region’s chronic instability. […] The post Saudi Arabia and US Strategy for the Middle East appeared first on Geop…