The president talked up Israeli-Palestinian peace, promoted regional security, and sought more Saudi oil—but the larger message was that America remains engaged in the region.
Shia/Sunni
Khashoggi’s Murder Upsets the Narrative About the Middle East
The foreign policy establishment has a vested interest in aligning with Saudi Arabia.
Trump Took Sides, Heating Up Tensions in the Middle East
This is a powder keg and the president is getting played by all sides.

