Looking to make Moscow pay for its Ukraine war, and box China out of Mideast tech deals, the U.S. president tries to fall back on old Gulf alliances.
Tag: Mohammed bin Salman (1985- )
One Result of Biden’s Meeting With Saudi Prince: A Setback in the Khashoggi Case
President Biden’s dropping of his resistance to speak with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seems to signal the end of official U.S. efforts to seek justice for the slain journalist.
Biden Said He Rebuked the Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi’s Murder
Mr. Khashoggi, a Saudi contributor to The Washington Post who was critical of the prince’s rule, was killed in Istanbul in 2018.
Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Draws Criticism and Modest Accords
In the most politically problematic trip of his presidency, Mr. Biden’s critics accused him of helping rehabilitate the reputation of a tarnished prince in exchange for numerous, but limited gains.
Saudis Made Trump’s Visit an Extravaganza.
The Saudis lavished attention on President Donald J. Trump during his first visit in 2017, but President Biden has been more critical of the kingdom.
Biden’s Saudi Lesson: The Only Path Runs Through M.B.S.
President Biden tried to isolate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over human rights abuses. Now, the United States needs Saudi Arabia, and Mr. Biden is about to visit.
Biden Adopts ‘No Handshake’ Covid Policy, but Not For Long
A virus subvariant provided a reason to “reduce contact” before a potentially fraught encounter with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The plan quickly slipped away in Israel.
Biden Mideast Trip Fraught With Political Perils
President Biden is heading to the Mideast with one eye on U.S. strategic goals abroad and another on his political vulnerabilities back home.
Saudi Prince Visits Turkey For First Time Since Khashoggi Murder
The 2018 killing and dismemberment of the Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul drove a deep wedge between the two countries.
Saudi Leader Visits Turkey for First Time Since Khashoggi Murder
The 2018 killing and dismemberment of the Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul drove a deep wedge between the two countries.