shockedcanadian
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First, I believe deeply that human rights and civil liberties for humanity is a must, commanded by G-d. In mature nations that have experienced the Renaissance Period such in Europe, or in North America, human rights MUST be a core Value. Defended and upheld.
For nations such as Saudi Arabia, there needs to be progress. An acceptance of modernization. Look at Iran in the 70s, it was far more Western and free. The Saudis are slowly but surely becoming more free. It will take time and I beseech the U.S to quietly encourage this. The Abraham Accord certainly helps as they get slower to Israel.
Second, Trump is pragmatic. He will work to close deals and avoid human rights. I believe he should at least discuss the "changes" in the Saudi kingdom. If he has a frank relationship with the Prince he can raise the issue in a relaxed way and the prince will suggest any progress they are making. Women don't need to be treated like cattle in 2025 and beyond.
I will never fault or criticize a U.S leader for speaking about human rights around the globe. In fact, I will respect them even more. If not Trump than some other U.S leader should have some conversations without going down the road of offending. Human Rights are invaluable Goodwill assets to the U.S, perhaps its greatest global asset which is where China trips and fumbles on the world stage in comparison.
www.foxnews.com
President Donald Trump is embarking this week on a high-stakes tour of the Persian Gulf region, targeting business deals and strategic partnerships with three oil-rich nations: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
The trip marks Trump's first major foreign visit of his new term and comes as nuclear negotiations with Iran drag on and as war continues between Israel and the Palestinian terror organization, Hamas, in the Gaza Strip. While business is the official focus, the backdrop is anything but calm.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the mission as part of Trump’s broader vision that "extremism is defeated [through] commerce and cultural exchanges."
Under former President Joe Biden, U.S. relations with Gulf states cooled, particularly after Biden vowed to make Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "pariah" over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But Trump has reversed course, embracing a more transactional approach that has warmed ties with regional leaders.
For nations such as Saudi Arabia, there needs to be progress. An acceptance of modernization. Look at Iran in the 70s, it was far more Western and free. The Saudis are slowly but surely becoming more free. It will take time and I beseech the U.S to quietly encourage this. The Abraham Accord certainly helps as they get slower to Israel.
Second, Trump is pragmatic. He will work to close deals and avoid human rights. I believe he should at least discuss the "changes" in the Saudi kingdom. If he has a frank relationship with the Prince he can raise the issue in a relaxed way and the prince will suggest any progress they are making. Women don't need to be treated like cattle in 2025 and beyond.
I will never fault or criticize a U.S leader for speaking about human rights around the globe. In fact, I will respect them even more. If not Trump than some other U.S leader should have some conversations without going down the road of offending. Human Rights are invaluable Goodwill assets to the U.S, perhaps its greatest global asset which is where China trips and fumbles on the world stage in comparison.
Trump targets massive investments in first Middle East trip
President Donald Trump tours Persian Gulf allies to push $2T in deals, counter Iran and revive U.S. influence amid Gaza war, nuclear tensions.
www.foxnews.com
President Donald Trump is embarking this week on a high-stakes tour of the Persian Gulf region, targeting business deals and strategic partnerships with three oil-rich nations: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
The trip marks Trump's first major foreign visit of his new term and comes as nuclear negotiations with Iran drag on and as war continues between Israel and the Palestinian terror organization, Hamas, in the Gaza Strip. While business is the official focus, the backdrop is anything but calm.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the mission as part of Trump’s broader vision that "extremism is defeated [through] commerce and cultural exchanges."
Under former President Joe Biden, U.S. relations with Gulf states cooled, particularly after Biden vowed to make Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "pariah" over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But Trump has reversed course, embracing a more transactional approach that has warmed ties with regional leaders.
