Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House marks a pivotal moment in Saudi-US relations. It may well prove to be the most consequential in years, as relations between Riyadh and Washington enter a phase of renewal between two longstanding partners who are now exploring how their deeply rooted interests can shape the sweeping transformations across the Middle East and the wider world, along with the opportunities and challenges these changes bring.
Today, Riyadh and Washington have the opportunity to establish new frameworks that connect politics and security with technology and investment with stability. Although the United States still holds many keys in the Middle East, it is no longer the sole gatekeeper. For its part, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key policymaking power in the region and beyond, approaching Washington with the confidence of a state that has built a diverse network of relationships capable of reinforcing and revitalising the partnership.
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1. Renewing the Saudi-US partnership by Ibrahim Hamidi
2. Legacy for legacy: why Saudi Arabia is seeking a US treaty by Abdullah F. AlRebh
3. US-Saudi ties are the cornerstone of Trump’s Mideast policy by Brian Katulis
4. Education: the missing pillar in the US–Saudi partnership by Daniel Benaim
5. From oil to AI: a century of Saudi-US partnership by Omar Harkous
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