politics

Saudi Arabia is still doomed to dependence on America

The US president’s latest outburst reveals that Benjamin Netanyahu’s preferences continue to trump Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitions

Saudi Arabia is still doomed to dependence on America

TL;DR

  • The US president's recent outburst highlights a continuing influence of Benjamin Netanyahu's preferences.
  • These preferences are shown to take precedence over Mohammed bin Salman's ambitions.
  • This dynamic suggests that Saudi Arabia remains dependent on the United States.