Trump on the Middle East tour: Saudi Arabia secured billions of billions!

Trump on the Middle East tour: Saudi Arabia secured billions of billions!

Saudi-Arabien, Naher Osten - Donald Trump is on a significant journey through the Middle East, which is valid for his government of economic interdependency and strategic investments. This is Trump's first major trip abroad after taking office and against the background of his efforts to create a strong economic basis for the United States. During his stay in the region, Saudi Arabia investments worth three trillion US dollars were announced, which underlines the profound economic relationships between the two countries.

The topics of his trip ranges from weapon purchases to diplomatic solutions for conflicts and cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. Trump also undertakes Stops with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, where the focus is on networking and economic cooperation.

military and economic agreements

In a remarkable turn, Trump and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman have completed a armaments deal of $ 142 billion. This deal represents one of the largest military agreements in the history of the two countries. In addition to this armaments agreement, exclusive collaboration contracts in the areas of energy, judiciary and museums were also agreed. This development illustrates the strategic direction of Trump, which is less based on political aspects.

The oil price question only played a subordinate role during this trip. Instead, the focus is clearly on the economic advantages and the upcoming investments that could result from these agreements. During his trip, Trump is accompanied by leading representatives of the US financial and technology sector, including well-known personalities such as Elon Musk and Andy Jassy. In contrast to previous visits, political staff and military members are less prominent in this context.

diplomatic implications

Although the trip offers numerous economic perspectives, an important geopolitical element is considered: a visit to Israel is not part of the travel agenda for Trump. This could be an indication that US policy in the region relies less on diplomatic diplomacy, but more on economic cooperation instead of conflicts. The proximity to Saudi Arabia also signals a clear prioritization of economic interests about traditional diplomatic relationships.

like Telepolis , this diplomatic approach will continue to shape the direction of US policy in the Middle East. The developments of the trip are followed precisely worldwide because they can have significant effects on the geopolitical and economic structures of the region. In the course of this trip, the long -term consequences of the agreements and the resulting changes in the global political landscape will have to be awaited.

Further details on the agreements between the USA and Saudi Arabia are in an article on SPIEGEL