Trump’s Shifting Sands: Why the Saudi Arabia Trip?

The recent whirlwind tour by President Donald Trump through the heart of the Gulf – Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – wasn’t just a diplomatic exercise; it was a calculated move reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. While headlines focused on business deals and renewed “friendships,” beneath the surface lay a complex web of strategic realignment, driven by shifting alliances and the burgeoning...