BIG BANG
Full Replay: President Trump Speaks to US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh: Real Clear Politics, May 13, 2025 — President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks at a U.S.-Saudi “investment forum” in Riyadh, where Middle Eastern businesses are pledging $600 billion to invest in a series of deals in the U.S.
***
Forget Democracy in the Middle East. Trump Wants Deals: Batya Ungar-Sargon, The Free Press, May 14, 2025
Trump’s Syrian Gamble America is Looking for an Exit Plan: Lily Lynch, Unherd, May 15, 2025
Will Trump Get What He Wants in the Middle East?: Shachar Kleilman, Israel Hayom, May 12, 2025
Trump’s $600 Billion Saudi Investment Deal: What We Know So Far: Hugh Camerson, Newsweek, May 14, 2025
****
FOR FURTHER REFERENCE
Israel Believes Trump Lacks Senate Support for Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Israeli Involvement: Shirit Avitan Cohen, Israel Hayom, May 8, 2025 — Israeli officials are closely monitoring the recent statements from Trump and admitted they were caught off guard. However, despite the apparent US green light for the Saudi nuclear initiative, Israeli reactions have remained relatively calm.
WATCH: Spivak to Stinchfield: Trump Giving Syria Space to Reform Itself: Real Clear Politics, May 14, 2025 — RCP contributor Kenin Spivak spoke about President Trump’s diplomatic mission to the Middle East this week during an appearance on “Stinchfield Tonight” on “Real America’s Voice.”
US and Saudi Arabia Agree to $142bn Weapons Sale during Trump Visit: Al Jazeera, May 13, 2025 — The administration of United States President Donald Trump says that Saudi Arabia will invest $600bn in the United States, including through technology partnerships and a weapons sales agreement worth $142bn.
Trump’s Decision to Lift Syria Sanctions Sparks Concern in Israel: Lahav Harkov, Jewish Insider, May 15, 2025 — Lifting all U.S. sanctions from Syria risks bolstering a jihadist regime, Israeli analysts warned after President Donald Trump’s announcement in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Trump’s Middle East Tour Seals End of Opec: Ralph Schoellhammer, Unherd, May 14, 2025 — A few decades ago, a US presidential tour of the Middle East would have confirmed Washington’s commitment to the region.