Middle East Turns out 'rethink' was a threat not a promise in US-Saudi spat Once the midterms were over, all mention of holding MBS accountable disappeared, and in fact Biden now seems to be catering to him.Daniel LarisonJanuary 09, 2023
Middle East China dips toes in the Gulf, puts Iran on the defensive Beijing and Iran always had 'convenient' relations, but the former's visit to Saudi Arabia exposed some new limits. Sina AzodiKelley Beaucar VlahosDecember 20, 2022
Middle East Biden blesses MBS immunity for Khashoggi murder If these are the 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia's OPEC slight, it's hard to see what an actual punishment might be.Annelle ShelineNovember 19, 2022
Middle East Five ways Biden can 're-evaluate' the Saudi relationship now Failure to respond to the Kingdom's slights would reinforce the perception that Washington is a mere oil dependent, susceptible to demands.Annelle ShelineTrita ParsiOctober 12, 2022
Middle East MBS can't escape Khashoggi lawsuit with sudden 'prime minister' appointment A royal decree just made the Saudi crown prince a formal head of state but Biden would be wrong to fall for it.Sarah Leah WhitsonOctober 07, 2022
Middle East Yemen ceasefire expires with country poised for more war, not peace Houthi rebels are emerging 'winners' — flexing their power and leverage — while the Saudis remain mired in a conflict they can't get out of.Bruce RiedelOctober 04, 2022