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Saudi Arabia’s Khalid Al-Falih, Ambassador Reema Meet with Rick Perry in Washington to Discuss Cooperation, Supply Security
Saudi Arabia Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar met U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. for talks on the economy, oil markets, maritime security and U.S.-Saudi cooperation. Al-Falih said that the meeting dealt with “enhancing the distinguished relationship between the two countries and […]
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U.S. Preparing to Send 500 Troops to Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration is preparing to send 500 troops to Saudi Arabia amid increasing tensions with Iran, CNN reports. The troops are expected to be sent to the Prince Sultan Air Base, located in the desert east of Riyadh. A small number of troops and support personnel are already on site with initial preparations being made for a […]
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Princess Reema bint Bandar al-Saud Presents Credentials to President Trump at White House
Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud presented her credentials to President Trump at the White House on Monday, officially beginning her tenure as the Kingdom’s new top diplomat in Washington. “Presented credentials today at the White House. Conveyed the well wishes of Kingdom’s Leadership. Looking forward to working on strengthening and […]
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U.S. Senators Preparing Legislation Seeking to Block Trump’s Plan to Sell $8b in Weapons to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan
Members from both parties in Congress are preparing legislation seeking to block President Trump’s plan for $8.1 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan, according to reports. Last month, The Trump administration declared an emergency to bypass Congress and expedite billions of dollars in arms sales to several countries, citing the need to deter what it […]
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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms John Abizaid as US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
The Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm retired Gen. John Abizaid as the new US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a 92-7 vote, paving the way for the former head of then U.S. Central Command to be the first person to fill the post since President Trump took office. President Trump’s choice for the next U.S. Ambassador to Saudi […]
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry Confirms KSA One of 16 Countries Approved for Unclassified Civil Nuclear Technology
The Trump administration has approved seven applications for U.S. companies to sell nuclear power technology and assistance to Saudi Arabia, but did not reveal the particular companies or specifics of those authorizations, the Energy Department said Thursday. Energy Secretary Rick Perry told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the seven applications approved were among 37 […]
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Senate Passes Joint Resolution to End U.S. Military Support for Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Wednesday to end American support for the Saudi-led, U.N.-backed coalition in Yemen, issuing a challenge to President Donald Trump to use his first veto of his Presidency. The bill, entitled “A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not […]
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General Abizaid Faces Tough Questions from U.S. Senators in Confirmation Hearing
President Trump’s choice for the next U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia faced tough questions from U.S. senators but defended the U.S.-Saudi relationship on Wednesday and said the United States needed “a strong and mature partnership with Saudi Arabia.” Retired General John Abizaid’s confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was the first of this session […]
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Kushner, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Meet in Riyadh
President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman yesterday in Riyadh, the first visit by Kushner since the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. “Building on previous conversations, they discussed increasing cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the Trump Administration’s efforts to facilitate […]
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Significant Step Taken in U.S.-Saudi THAAD Missile Deal
A personal call between President Donald Trump and King Salman Saudi Arabia helped to finalize an agreement in which the Kingdom will buy Lockheed Martin’s $15 billion THAAD missile defense system, according to reports. The U.S. State Department said the Saudis and U.S. officials signed letters of offer and acceptance documents on Monday, formalizing terms for Saudi’s […]
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Secretary Tillerson on U.S.-Saudi Cooperation to Achieve Shared Economic Goals
Applauding Saudi Arabia’s leadership in pursuing economic progress for its region, Secretary Tillerson stressed the United States’ support of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 plan that seeks to transform their economy and society.
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Commentary: U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations Returning to Normal Plus
The timing of the visit – less than two months after President Trump’s inauguration – was at once indicative and propitious. To critics, it was too soon. To others, it emphasized yet again the importance that the two countries accord their relations. It highlighted the keenness of both countries’ leaders to establish good personal relations early in the Trump administration.
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Commentary: Trump resets U.S.-Saudi relations, in Saudi Arabia’s favor
By becoming the first Arab leaders to be greeted at the White House, the Saudis have pulled off a diplomatic coup, beating out one of Trump’s favorite leaders, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi. They also blunted years of criticism by Trump of U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia.
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Commentary: Why We Need to Rebalance U.S.-Saudi Relations
Sometimes you have a PR problem, other times you just have a problem. Saudi Arabia has both. And while Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of Deputy Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman (MbS) has boldly embarked on a historic campaign for change to fix its many problems, there is no evidence of him or anybody in the Saudi government crafting a robust public diplomacy campaign that seeks to highlight the Kingdom’s positive contributions to the region and the world, clearly explain its position on the disastrous war in Yemen, and combat head on the vast misperceptions about the country and its alleged connections to violent extremism.
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JASTA Adds Strain on U.S.-Saudi Relations
When Osama bin Laden carefully recruited a number of Saudis to carry out the 9/11 attacks, his intention was to drive a wedge between his two enemies, the United States and the Saudi government. Fifteen years after the attacks, the JASTA legislation appears to be doing just that.
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Perspective: Why the U.S.-Saudi Defense and Security Relationship Will Remain Firm
In the real world, however, the U.S. military continues to be a semi-permanent presence in and around the Arabian Peninsula, with junior support roles for the UK and France.
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Commentary: What JASTA will mean for U.S.-Saudi relations
The biggest loser in the JASTA self-inflicted wound will be Obama’s successor. Hillary Clinton supported the bill and the override, and the Saudis won’t forget that.
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The U.S.-Saudi Arabia counterterrorism relationship
I argue that Saudi Arabia has made considerable progress on counterterrorism in the last 15 years but still has a long way to go.
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Commentary: Updating U.S.-Saudi Ties to Reflect the New Realities of Today’s Middle East
In light of this cooperation, the United States and Saudi Arabia should work to build a new foundation for bilateral relations—one focused on the shared interests of the present, not the past.
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U.S.-Saudi Tensions in Focus as Barack Obama Visits Mideast This Week
Mr. Obama’s fourth visit since taking office in 2009 comes as relations could further deteriorate as a result of legislation moving through Congress. Despite White House objections, lawmakers could pass a bill that would allow Saudi Arabia to be held liable in U.S. courts for any role in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
- Pat Ryan Report - President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabia, “It’s Complicated”
- CNBC - CNBC's Phil Han runs through what you can expect from President Obama's visit to Saudi Arabia
- NYT (Paywall) - An Old Alliance Faces New Pressures as Obama Heads to Saudi Arabia
- FT - Saudi warning on 9/11 law adds to US frictions
- Arab News - Strengthening Saudi-US ties
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