Trump visiting the Gulf: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Emirates ready to invest billions to strengthen ties with the USA in Gaza, Iran and Ukrainian
Three powers of the Gulf Perchrich in energy resources and increasingly ambitious on the international scene, are preparing to capitalize with their relationships with Donald Trumpready to undertake his first state visit of the second presidential mandate. THE’Saudi ArabiaThe Qatar they United Arab Emirates They will compete for the attention of the former president, offering billions in investments and the role of mediators in some of the hottest dossiers of American foreign policy: Gaza, Ukraine and Iranump will land on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, and then move to Qatar and the Emirates, with an agenda that will extend until May 16. In line with its transactional approach to international relations, the three states present themselves with much to offer. To accompany Donald Trump in his mission in the Gulf will also be the secretary of state Marco Rubio, together with a large group of protagonists of the Corporate America. Among the prominent names expected at the economic summit they include Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Sam Altman – co -founder of Openai – e Larry Finknumber one of the financial giant Blackrock. According to rumors, it could also be part of the delegation Eric Trumprepresenting the family holding company, while the presence of the son -in -law remains uncertain Jared Kushnerconsidered the creator of the controversial “Riviera Gaza” project, who would prefer to maintain a secluded profile.
Behind the strategy of the Gulf countries there is the objective of consolidating its status of strategic allies and essential economic partners for Washington. During the administration Biden, Saudi Arabia and Emirates had tried to diversify their relationships, frustrated by what they perceived as an American carelessness. Now, with the return of Trump, they see an unrepeatable opportunity to make new agreements.
The priority for Riyadh remains security: “Safety, security and ever safety: this is what Saudi Arabia wants from Trump”, “he told CNN Ali shihabiSaudi analyst. But on the table there is also cooperation on civil nuclear power, hindered so far by the Saudi will to enrich Uranium at home, a theme that arouses concern in Washington and Tel Aviv for the risks of proliferation. Trump announced that he would visit Saudi Arabia in exchange for an investment of one thousand billion dollars in the United States. Even if Riad did not officially confirmed the figure, in January the intention to invest at least 600 billion in four years, with the possibility of increasing, the duties imposed by the Trump Administration and the drop in oil prices could hinder the Saudi plan to finance
Among the richest in the world in per capita terms, the United Arab Emirates They see in economic cooperation a pillar of their influence. Abu Dhabi He has announced a plan of $ 1,400 billion in ten years to develop strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and manufacture. The plan aims to reduce the dependence on hydrocarbons and guarantee future prosperity. But the Emirates will have to face American restrictions on the export of advanced technologies, such as the latest generation microchips, introduced at the end of Biden’s mandate. Trump’s journey, however, could mark a turning point. Thursday, in fact, his administration has announced the revocation of some of these limitations.
The Qatar, for its part, hosts the largest American military base in the Middle East and has renewed the agreement for the US military presence for another ten years. It was also designated “main extra-senior ally” in 2022, a sign of the strong strategic bond with Washington. From Gaza to Afghanistan, Doha has carved out a role as an international mediator, also exploited to increase his political weight with the United States. Syria could become another central theme during Trump’s visit: according to sources CnnQatar will ask for the revocation of American sanctions against Damascus, taxes pursuant to Caesar actclaiming that any form of financial support to Syria will necessarily pass from the green light of Washington. Second FIRAS MAKSAD, analyst of Eurasia Group, Trump aims to conclude new affairs during this tour: “It is here because he believes both in the interest of the United States, and perhaps also personal, to tighten understanding with Saudi Arabia, Emirates and Qatar. Let’s wait great ads ». Meanwhile, Israel who will follow Donald Trump’s journey in the Middle East with great interest in the perspective of the relaunch of the «Patti Abraham»Even with an eye to Tehran, today he is preparing for the return of the soldier Edan Alexanderkidnapped months ago and now about to be transferred to the Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv immediately after his liberation. While writing the Israeli government has launched a clear warning to the armed groups in the Gaza Strip: in the absence of further releases of hostages, a military operation on a large scale will be started: “Patience has a limit – said a source of the executive – if there are no immediate progress, Israel will act strongly”.
