Tag: Saudi Arabia

[T]he fact that Donald Trump does not do ideology is problematic.

Washington now faces choices: proceed with the deal and adjust its conception of alliances in the region or succumb to legislative stagnation and reject or downgrade the deal.

The new landscape consolidates Riyadh’s position as a regional power.

Washington opposes exposing the security of the Arabian Gulf to risks, whether the threat comes from Israel or Iran.

The crown prince’s historic visit to the US this week crowned these bilateral relations, elevating Saudi Arabia to the status of a major non-NATO ally and a trusted strategic partner.

Riyadh's strategy is to maintain the historical relationship with Washington, whether under a Republican or Democratic administration.

And the man behind “Vision 2030” has shown that he is well aware that the U.S. can offer Saudi Arabia what few others can: economically, politically, in defense, in technology, and in artificial intelligence, the new key to progress.

The reconciliation culminated in Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House last week, the first by a Syrian president, and the announcement that Syria had become the 90th member of the US-led Global Coalition Against Daesh.

The US needs a partner that commands respect in the region. Saudi Arabia fits that role.

The American master of surprises will receive the man who took the Syrians, Middle East and world by surprise.