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What is Trump after in his latest Gulf states tour?

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On Ian Bremmer’s World in 60 Seconds: Ian dives into the Brazil-China relationship, India and Pakistan ceasefire, and Trump’s Gulf States tour.

Ian Bremmer's takeaways:

  • On Brazil-China ties: “As the Chinese de-risk away from the United States, that is a significant benefit to Brazil.”
  • On India-Pakistan tensions,: “The ceasefire will hold—for now—but the region is more dangerous than it was a few weeks ago.”
  • On Trump’s Middle East visit: “He (Trump) wants this to be the most successful foreign trip he’s had as president.”
Watch the episode for Ian’s rapid-fire take on the week in geopolitics.

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