Between Nuclear and Normalization: The Agreement of the United States and Saudi Arabia
The US president approved a historic agreement that will grant Saudi Arabia a civilian nuclear program and allow it to enrich uranium on its territory, without strict oversight mechanisms. According to Trump, the agreement is…
Assessment
A U.S. president has approved a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that permits uranium enrichment on Saudi soil without strict oversight. The agreement is tied to Saudi participation in the Abraham Accords, though the specific requirements remain unclear. The arrangement raises questions about how Saudi containment policy toward Iran will evolve and whether normalization with Israel is now closer.