
Biden Aides and Saudis Explore Defense Treaty Modeled After Asian Pacts (Published 2023)
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.
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.