The president visits the Gulf: Middle Eastern states compete to wow Donald Trump

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Middle Eastern states compete to wow Donald Trump
America has money to invest. Securing peace is another matter
WHEN DONALD TRUMP visited Riyadh in 2017, his trip was more spectacle than substance. There was a ceremonial sword dance, a gold medal and a bizarre moment when he laid hands…

This story appeared on economist.com, 2025-05-12 16:43:33.
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