7 Findings from Trump's Middle East trip
7 Findings from Trump's Middle East trip
President Donald Trump left the Middle East on Friday and browned with economic agreements, while he has staged himself as a key to a peaceful solution to many global conflicts.
Trump’s four-day trip
his four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates revealed a president with tried-and-tested habits-he enjoyed the festivities and the praise that goes hand in hand with his office-as well as new approaches that focused on a slim, goal-oriented program that was strongly aimed at contract conclusions and was less shaped by the unrest that accompanied his first term.
global challenges remain
Despite these positive developments, some global challenges proved to be insurmountable for crucial breakthroughs this week. The war in Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas as well as nuclear tensions with Iran continued to ensure an unstable environment."trade, not chaos"
On his trip from Riad to Doha and further to Abu Dhabi, the President completely accepted the transactional nature of his foreign policy and worldview. For him, dealmakers and peace pens are one and the same person.
"A new generation of leaders overcomes the ancient conflicts and the tiresome divisions of the past and designs a future in which the Middle East is not defined by chaos," said Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia. He called: "Technology, not terrorism, where people of different nations, religions and worldviews build cities together - and do not erase each other."
Change of US policy to Syria
These clear words showed Trump's foreign policy goals more clearly. Especially when he announced to make a significant change in US foreign policy and to lift the sanctions against Syria in order to give this country "a chance of size".
"It is your time to be in the spotlight," said Trump. "We raise everything. Good luck, Syria, show us something very special."
Waiting for Putin
Despite the many announced agreements, one of the greatest global challenges remains: The personal commitment of Russia's President Vladimir Putin in peace talks about Ukraine.
"We have to meet," said Trump. "He and I will meet and I think we will solve it - or maybe not."
restrictions on large conflicts
The Russian topic was not the only example during Trump's journey that showed the limits of its most ambitious goals. The efforts to do an armistice between Israel and Hamas are still facing enormous obstacles, which tries to present Trump's attempts to present himself as a "peace piano".
Trump would have liked to be able to announce an important agreement between Israel and Hamas during this trip, which was not possible due to the continuing conflicts. In addition, Trump continued to express optimism regarding the prospects of an atomic agreement with Iran, but the complicated negotiations still seem far from a solution.
rare recognition of Democrats
usually the sharpest critics of the president, praised several Democrats of Trump's decision to lift decades of sanctions against Syria and to sit down at a table with the new leader of the country. This decision could offer the country an economic perspective and contribute to the redesign of the region.
Trump travels alone
In contrast to his trip to Saudi Arabia in 2017, which he made with his wife Melania, the president traveled alone this time, which enabled him to spend a lot of time with kings, princes and managing directors.
political attacks during the trip
Trump's political opponents in the United States were often an issue during his stay in the Middle East. The President did not hesitate to express his criticism of democracies to the media and celebrities.
pomp and ceremony
The former reality TV star Trump is very aware of the staging of the presidential office, especially on international trips. His hosts did their best to strengthen their connection to him through opulent celebrations.
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