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What is Donald Trump doing in the Middle East?
Manage episode 482671021 series 115210
Donald Trump's on a trip though the Middle East, and on his first stop in Saudi Arabia today, he's said America's ties with the repressive kingdom are "more powerful than ever before".
He's also signed a $US142 billion defence deal with the Saudi crown prince, and agreed to lift US sanctions on Syria.
So what does all the wheeling and dealing mean?
Guest:
- Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in international relations, Curtin University
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2238 episodes
Manage episode 482671021 series 115210
Donald Trump's on a trip though the Middle East, and on his first stop in Saudi Arabia today, he's said America's ties with the repressive kingdom are "more powerful than ever before".
He's also signed a $US142 billion defence deal with the Saudi crown prince, and agreed to lift US sanctions on Syria.
So what does all the wheeling and dealing mean?
Guest:
- Dr Ben Rich, senior lecturer in international relations, Curtin University
Get the whole story from Hack:
- Follow us on Instagram
- Listen to our deep dive wherever you get your podcasts
- Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live at 5:30pm
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