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Saudi Arabia

In Washington, Mohammed bin Salman Aims to Elevate Defense Ties

Saudi leaders are seeking bilateral deals that advance the Saudi-U.S. relationship without the need for the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

President Donald J. Trump speaks with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

Four Priorities for Mohammed bin Salman in Washington

When the Saudi crown prince meets President Trump in Washington, the main topics of discussion are likely to be commercial deals, a defense pact, a Saudi civilian nuclear program, and normalization with Israel.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman listens during his meeting with President Donald J. Trump on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

A Pact for a Pact? Mohammed bin Salman Brings His Terms to Trump’s Washington

The crown prince’s visit aims to advance the massive economic partnership pledged during President Trump's May trip.

The U.S.-Saudi Partnership Ahead of the Crown Prince’s Washington Visit

On November 12, AGSI will host a discussion about the U.S.-Saudi partnership ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a welcoming ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13. (Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS)

Gulf Exporters Monitor Impact of Russian Oil Sanctions

A decision by President Trump to bring the hammer down on Rosneft and Lukoil could be just what the doctor ordered for Gulf oil exporters.

A view of reservoirs of Russian state-controlled oil giant OAO Rosneft, at Priobskoye oil field near Nefteyugansk, in western Siberia, Russia, April 5, 2006. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze, File)

Houthi Myth of Israeli-Saudi Collusion May Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

The Houthis appear to be following a North Korean playbook, using recurring cycles of provocation to extract concessions, forcing Saudi Arabia to carefully calculate its security ties.

Supporters of Yemen's Houthi movement watch a speech by the movement's leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, displayed on a big screen in Sanaa, Yemen, July 6. (REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah)

Vision 2030 Reforms and Economic Outcomes in Saudi Arabia

The Vision 2030 reforms are continuing to deliver positive economic outcomes, but the pace of gains is slowing in some areas.

The King Abdullah Financial District during late noon hours in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 29. (REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)

Culture in the Saudi National Zeitgeist

Saudi Arabia’s first Cultural Investment Conference sought to convince domestic and global investors that arts and culture in the kingdom are a value proposition and to entice them to share in this project.

A visitor looks on through an art display at The Jax Art Festival, in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, July 20, 2022. (REUTERES/Ahmed Yosri)