Saudi Arabia: Pariah or Partner?

Explore the complex US-Saudi Arabia relationship, questioning the influence of lobbying efforts and autocratic leadership. Discuss Biden's push for a grand bargain between Saudi Arabia and Israel, and the United States' involvement in Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. Shed light on the surprising cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Israel in countering Iran. Reflect on the potential consequences of expanding US obligations to other countries and forming alliances with Saudi Arabia to counter Russia and China.