Ten Reasons for Reforging US and Saudi Relations

There has been enough pointless anger and antagonism between the US and Saudi Arabia. There has been enough talk about “Fourth World Wars,” “Zionist conspiracies” in the US, and fatal flaws in Western and Arab cultures. It is time for both the US and Saudi Arabia to restructure their relationship in a far more positive way. The events of 9/11 cannot be forgotten, and there is no way to go back to the past. At the same time, there are ten good reasons that should lead the two countries to work together.
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Anthony H. Cordesman

Anthony H. Cordesman

Former Emeritus Chair in Strategy