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President Trump's 2025 Gulf Trip

In this series of daily videos, Institute scholars reflect on the consequences of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. 

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President Trump arrives in Doha during his May 2025 Gulf trip - source: White House
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President Trump's Gulf Trip: A Whirlwind Three Days in the Region
In this final of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, Robert Satloff summarizes the economic, diplomatic, and cultural implications of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 16, 2025
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  • Robert Satloff
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Children wave US and UAE flags during President Trump's May 2025 visit to Abu Dhabi - source: Reuters
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President Trump's Gulf Trip: Investment, AI, and Semiconductors in the UAE on Day Three
In this fifth of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, Elizabeth Dent shares details of deals reached or announced in Abu Dhabi on the third day of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 15, 2025
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  • Elizabeth Dent
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President Trump meets with Qatari leader Tamim al-Thani in Qatar in May 2025 - source: Reuters
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President Trump's Gulf Trip: Economics and Diplomacy in Qatar on Day Two
In this fourth of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, Simon Henderson presents details of economic and diplomatic initiatives involving Qatar on the second day of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 14, 2025
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  • Simon Henderson
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President Trump meets with Gulf leaders at the GCC summit in Riyadh on May 14, 2026 - source: Reuters
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President Trump's Gulf Trip: Meeting the GCC on Day Two
In this third of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, David Schenker examines the implications of discussions at the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Riyadh on the second day of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 14, 2025
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  • David Schenker
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Attendees at the Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh in May 2025 - source: Reuters
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President Trump's Gulf Trip: Economic Dealmaking on Day One
In this second of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, Ambassador Dennis Ross reviews activity on the first day of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 13, 2025
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  • Dennis Ross
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Air Force One landing - source: Department of Defense
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President Trump's Gulf Trip: Previewing the Agenda
In this first of several daily videos from Washington Institute scholars, Dana Stroul previews the destinations and agendas of President Trump's May 2025 trip to the Gulf region.
May 12, 2025
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  • Dana Stroul
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