Biden Aides and Saudis Explore Defense Treaty Modeled After Asian Pacts
Despite U.S. fatigue over Middle East wars, the White House sees a security agreement resembling those with Japan or South Korea as an incentive for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel.
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The Saudis need protection against Iran, so it seems we’re willing to provide protection in exchange for the Saudi government opening up a diplomatic relationship with Israel.