Joe McMonigle

Helima Croft, a former CIA analyst and head of commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets; Joe McMonigle, founder of the Global Center for Energy Analysis; and Karen Young, expert on the Gulf's political economy, discuss Trump's recent Gulf visit. They delve into the transactional nature of his diplomacy, focusing on significant AI investments and how they may reshape U.S. relations with Middle Eastern countries. The trio also tackles potential oil price impacts, the complexities of OPEC dynamics, and the shifting landscape towards economic diversification in the region.