America's Nuclear Gamble in the Desert The recent civilian nuclear cooperation deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia has raised more questions than answers about its strategic implications.
On one hand, the agreement appears to be a calculated move by the Biden administration to repair relations with Riyadh, which had frayed over issues like oil production and human rights concerns.
Critics argue that it is also a misguided attempt to reassert American influence in the Middle East. The timing of this deal is particularly intriguing, given the current global climate.