Fareed Zakaria GPS What to Expect From Trump’s First Major Foreign Trip
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May 12, 2025 
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, discusses his ambitious plan to donate $200 billion through the Gates Foundation over 20 years, aiming to tackle global health issues. The conversation also delves into the fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, exploring the U.S. role in this tentative peace. Additionally, insights are shared on Trump’s upcoming foreign trip to the Middle East, focusing on U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE amid shifting geopolitical tensions.
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Middle East Shift Since Trump 1
- Saudi Arabia has matured its foreign policy and now seeks to be an equal U.S. partner with major economic investments to offer.
- The region is shifting politically with Iran weaker and Israel stronger, altering dynamics from Trump's first term.
Gulf's Strategic Economic Shift
- The Gulf countries now prioritize political stability and economic diversification over military conflict.
- Saudi Arabia and its neighbors rely on U.S. technological and economic partnership to shift away from fossil fuel dependency.
US-Israel Tensions on Conflicts
- Tensions exist between the U.S. and Israel over ongoing conflicts with Yemen's Houthis and Gaza.
- Israel's current military actions diverge from Trump's administration's preference for stability and diplomatic solutions.