Dr. Clemens Chay

Researcher in the Geopolitical & Domestic Affairs of the Gulf Arab States

Commentary: Trump left the Middle East with plenty of deals, except the one he wants most

President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025

My take on US President Donald Trump’s rockstar reception in the Gulf, which ended with blockbuster deals. A follow-up from an earlier piece that I wrote before POTUS’ trip.

This time, for CNA, my breakdown of his trip corresponds to the section titles in my article:
🔺Money talks… AI
🔺Boeing and Defence, the Chief Beneficiaries
🔺Is Regional Stability Still Elusive?

FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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