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When it comes to the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, it's complicated - Consider This from NPR

When it comes to the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, it's complicated - Consider This from NPR

Update: 2025-11-18
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President Trump is deepening the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, despite the government coming under fire for human right abuses, despite the concerns the prince himself ordered the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. 

Why is Saudi Arabia such an important ally for the United States? 


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When it comes to the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, it's complicated - Consider This from NPR

When it comes to the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, it's complicated - Consider This from NPR