Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: Policy Priorities and Partnerships – a conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney (IPF)

On May 13, President Trump is set to carry out his first trip to the Middle East since returning to the White House. While he won’t be traveling to Israel, this visit comes at a consequential moment in U.S.-Israel ties amid Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire with the Houthis, U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, an impending escalation of the Gaza war, and shifting views among decision-makers in Washington about the U.S. role in the region. Join us for a conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney, who will share his expectations for the upcoming trip and how it stands to impact U.S. policy priorities and regional partnerships in the Middle East.