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Saudi Arabia Embraces Trump’s Stability-Driven Foreign Policy

5/14/2025

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Saudi leaders favor the Trump administration's pragmatic foreign policy, prioritizing stability over the U.S. focus on democracy and human rights. They perceive right-wing Israelis and Iranian extremists as significant threats to their ambitions. With a vision for order and economic growth, Saudi Arabia aims to lessen its reliance on oil and shift away from conflict-driven strategies.

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Saudi leaders favor the Trump administration's pragmatic foreign policy, prioritizing stability over the U.S. focus on democracy and human rights. They perceive right-wing Israelis and Iranian extremists as significant threats to their ambitions. With a vision for order and economic growth, Saudi Arabia aims to lessen its reliance on oil and shift away from conflict-driven strategies.