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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