Exploring Trump's Strategic Return to the Middle East

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with veteran foreign affairs correspondent Kim Ghattas and Amos Hochstein, former Middle East envoy under the Biden administration, about what to expect from President Trump’s first major foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Next, India and Pakistan have reached a fragile ceasefire. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy, joins the show to discuss the United States’ role in the deal and the potential for future flare-ups.

Finally, Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, speaks with Fareed about his announcement that he plans to give away $200 billion through the Gates Foundation — including 99% of his own wealth — over the next 20 years.

GUESTS: Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Amos Hochstein (@amoshochstein), Ravi Agrawal (@RaviReports), Bill Gates (@BillGates)

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