Trump's Visit to the Middle East

On May 13th, local time, US President Trump arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and was received with high - level courtesy by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Trump will also visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

During this visit, Trump focuses on reaching investment deals. The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a strategic economic partnership agreement, covering various fields such as energy and national defense. In the energy sector, the cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia, the two energy - rich countries, may reshape the global energy market pattern. In the defense field, the cooperation will involve the sale of advanced weapons and equipment, military technical exchanges, and joint military exercises, which may have a profound impact on the military balance in the Middle East.

Qatar is in talks with Boeing of the United States about purchasing approximately 100 passenger aircraft. Once the deal is reached, it will not only bring huge benefits to Boeing but also strengthen Qatar's cooperation with the United States in the aviation field. As for the United Arab Emirates, Trump hopes to attract its sovereign wealth fund to invest more in US technology companies. With the continuous increase in the investment intensity of the United Arab Emirates in the technology field, there is great potential for cooperation between the two sides.

Trump's decision not to include Israel in this Middle East itinerary has attracted much speculation. There are differences between the United States and Israel on issues such as Iran and Gaza, which have led to "tensions" in the relationship between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The recent adjustments in US Middle East policies, such as reaching a cease - fire agreement with the Houthi armed forces in Yemen, conducting negotiations with Iran, and contacting Hamas, have made Israel dissatisfied. Israel's tough stance on the Gaza issue and its tendency to expand the war are contrary to the United States' goal of achieving a cease - fire in Gaza and promoting the release of detainees.

In the context of the complex and changeable global economic and geopolitical landscape, Trump's visit to the Middle East carries many expectations and uncertainties. Through investment deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the United States may obtain new economic growth drivers, and its influence in the Middle East is also expected to be further consolidated and expanded. However, regional hot - spot issues such as the Israel - Palestine conflict remain unresolved. The delicate change in the relationship between the United States and Israel, as well as the Iran nuclear issue, may bring variables to Trump's Middle East trip. The future development of the Middle East situation is attracting global attention.