Biden's Trip to Saudi Arabia: Washington' Capitulated? | Oil Politics or Fear of Russia & China?
Biden fist bump with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) raised eyebrows in the USA. Realists understand the relationship with Saudi Arabia is based on much more than oil. Multi power world has changed the dynamics for the US-Saudi relations. How close is Saudi Arabia to accepting Israel? What do the Abrahamic Accords mean for the region. Najma Minhas converses with Professor Gregory Gause head of International Affairs department at Bush School of Government and Pubic Service at Texas AM University to understand more on the present state of relations between the two countries. Introduction: 00:00 What were the USA objectives: 02.20 Why nothing transpired on the Saudi-Israel agreement that was being speculated about: 04.20 Does Biden have a clear vision for the Middle East 05:00 Why the changing perception of the type of relationship wanted in Middle East: 06:00 Is multipolarity of interests by China and Russia in the region influencing US interest: 07:55 Era of Hyperpower for US is over - how does the Middle East now perceive US: 09:30 What were the basics for the Saudi-US relationship: 10:50 Will MBS be more palatable for US due to his views on Israel: 13:35 Arab Street views differs from Rulers - what issues does this create for USA and Middle East Regimes: 15:55 Future of US-Saudi Relations: 18:27 Do give your comments below. Subscribe and Share our video. Najma tweets @MinhasNajma Follow Global Village Space (GVS) on twitter @GVS_News Check us out at https://www.globalvillagespace.com/ / globalvillag. . Najma Minhas is Managing Editor, Global Village Space. She has worked with National Economic Research Associates (NERA) in New York, Lehman Brothers in London and Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan. Before launching GVS, she worked as a consultant with World Bank, USAID, and FES and is a regular participant of Salzburg Forum. Najma studied economics at London School of Economics and International Relations at Columbia University, NewYork. she tweets at @MinhasNajma.
