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Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Deal: A Risky Power Play?

12/5/2025

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  • Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, is negotiating a civil nuclear deal with the United States amid a trillion-dollar investment pledge.
  • The deal could strengthen United States–Saudi ties and stabilize oil markets, yet raises proliferation concerns.
  • Riyadh may seek looser safeguards and uranium enrichment, risking a regional arms race.
  • The United States, under President Donald Trump, must enforce strict conditions, including not enriching uranium.