Donald Trump’s Middle East tour enhances his politics of the personal

Summary

US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on May 13, marking his first foreign trip since taking office, with high expectations for his visit as he aims to build on his “Trump doctrine.” The trip comes amid changing dynamics in the Middle East, including a recent ceasefire in Yemen and the release of US hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas, highlighting Trump’s focus on humanitarian issues. As Trump seeks to enhance economic and defense cooperation, analysts suggest he has a chance to make significant strides in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.