Saudis want a formal defense treaty that has to be ratified by the Senate. They're reluctant to send many kinds of weapons to Saudi Arabia. The Saudis are insistent on keeping that enrichment capability in the kingdom, which at a time when Iran is enriching uranium to nearly weapons grade levels would raise spheres of an arms race.
America is keen to mend the relationship between the Gulf state and Israel, but Muhammad bin Salman has hefty demands. Is the deal worth the price? Asia’s longest serving leader is carefully planning his succession, and crushing anyone who objects (10:41). And, Sweden’s plan for a new city is built on old materials. But it is posed to be an innovative model for sustainability (18:28).
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