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Report: US, Saudi Near Historic Defense Pact

  • #Saudi Arabia
  • #United States of America
  • #Israel
  • #Palestine
  • #Armed conflict
Report: US, Saudi Near Historic Defense Pact
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MAY 2024
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story last updated MAY 2024

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

That the US-Saudi talks on a security agreement that includes the normalization of Israeli ties reached a near-final stage is a major coup for US diplomacy. By reducing its demand for a two-state solution to a "credible path," Riyadh bolstered its role in settling the Gaza war, while Washington prevented the conflict from escalating through talks with Iran. With its impressive comeback in the Middle East, the US now has a unique opportunity to establish regional peace and stability.

Washington Post

Establishment-critical narrative

For months, the US sought to lure Saudi Arabia with a security deal to make them sign a peace agreement with Israel. Washington reckons that such a trilateral pact will thwart both the Palestinians' quest for an independent state and the rapprochement between the Saudis and Iran. They are wrong, however, since the Arab public firmly rejects such a betrayal of the Palestinian cause and will rise against any government that dares to normalize ties with the Israeli regime.

The Times of India

Narrative C

It's a smart move by the Saudis to keep the US engaged in talks about boosting its deterrence capability and normalizing its Israel ties. Following the UAE's example, Riyadh aims to counter Iran's growing influence without openly opposing Tehran. By potentially normalizing its relations with Israel, Riyadh is pursuing a strategy of containment and engagement with Tehran.

juancole.com

Metaculus Prediction


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