"Unprecedented Crisis": The Rift Between Saudi Arabia and the US
The New York Times revealed the major rift that has formed between the two long-standing allies in the Middle East. According to the report, Saudi Arabia caused the cancellation of Trump's "Freedom Project" just 48…
Assessment
A significant rift has opened between the United States and Saudi Arabia, revealed by the New York Times. Saudi Arabia reportedly forced the cancellation of a Trump initiative hours after its launch, fearing a renewed war. That Secretary of State skipped Saudi Arabia on his recent regional visit underscores the severity of the breach. The key question is whether the bilateral relationship can withstand this fracture.