Evening Edition: Why The President's Middle East Deals Are A Big Deal

President Trump is wrapping up his Middle East tour today with a visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Along the way, he spent a whole day visiting the Gulf Arab state of Qatar. The royal house of Thani rules the tiny but oil-rich nation. While some know it for playing host to the U.S. military ever since the days after the September 11th attacks, the state is often criticized for its closeness to extremist groups.

However, despite the complicated relationship, this week, President Trump said Qatar will invest tens of billions in the U.S. tech and defense sectors and will buy more than a hundred brand-new jets from Boeing.

National Security Analyst, former Pentagon Staffer, and Iris Independent Research President Dr Rebecca Grant breaks down America’s complex relationship with Qatar, and explains why America must make deals with the nation

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