Stay Tuned with Preet The Long Game
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Nov 26, 2025 Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer dive into the complexities of MBS's White House visit, revealing the strategic gains for Saudi Arabia. They dissect a corruption scandal in Ukraine that jeopardizes U.S. peace plans while assessing the impact of reallocating national-security resources to immigration enforcement. Tensions between Japan and China, along with the emergence of Marburg virus, are flagged as rising concerns. The hosts explore the delicate balance of supporting Ukraine amidst corruption, offering insights on geopolitical maneuvers and their consequences.
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Oval Office Theater Shapes Policy Signals
- Trump's Oval Office appearances are long, unscripted, and can produce major foreign-policy signals in real time.
- Jon Finer argues that Trump's style complicates visits for authoritarian leaders unused to press questioning.
MBS Got Chips And Planes, Not A Full Guarantee
- Mohammed bin Salman's top goal was securing advanced chips and defense equipment, and he left Washington having received both.
- Jake Sullivan notes the announced investment numbers are large but likely exaggerated and may lack follow-through.
Sudan Could Be A Real Diplomatic Win
- Sudan surfaced as a substantive agenda item during the visit and could be a constructive focus for U.S.-Saudi cooperation.
- Jon Finer says if the U.S. pursues ending the Sudan conflict, Saudi engagement could matter a lot.