Tag: Saudi Arabia

In reality, the agreement is worthless.

President Trump’s messy handling of the Iran conflict has helped birth an axis that brings nuclear capability, serious money, and growing international clout together.

[U]nity among the Arab Gulf states is completely collapsing.

A negotiated deal remains possible. Both sides will have to make compromises but that route must be explored extensively.

Ninety percent of his MAGA base backs the war, and that is all he needs.

[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.