Donald Trump's tour of the Middle East: strategic reconfiguration on a highly volatile chessboard

This week's trip by the President of the United States has marked a turning point in regional political and economic relations
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y el príncipe heredero saudí, Mohammed Bin Salman, posan para una foto grupal durante el Foro de Inversión Saudí-Estados Unidos, en Riad, Arabia Saudita, el 13 de mayo de 2025 - REUTERS/ BRIAN SNYDER
U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman pose for a group photo during the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 13, 2025 - REUTERS/ BRIAN SNYDER

Gustavo de Arístegui, diplomat, ambassador and member of parliament for the Popular Party, analysed Donald Trump's historic visit to the Middle East in La Razón on 17 May 2025, which will mark a turning point in trade relations between the Gulf countries and Washington.  

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El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla con el emir de Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, al salir de la base aérea Al Udeid, camino a Abu Dabi - REUTERS/ BRIAN SNYDER
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he leaves Al Udeid Air Base en route to Abu Dhabi - REUTERS/ BRIAN SNYDER