21. Reset Overdue: Remaking U.S.—Saudi Relations
- Author:
- Annelle Sheline and Steven Simon
- Publication Date:
- 10-2020
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
- Abstract:
- • The U.S.–Saudi relationship is long overdue for a reset: The U.S. should push Saudi Arabia to engage productively with the region rather than tolerating policies that undermine stability. • Specifically, the U.S. should pressure Saudi Arabia to end the war on Yemen, end the blockade of Qatar, participate in the development of an inclusive regional security architecture, and respect the sovereignty of other countries and the human rights of Saudi citizens. • To encourage Saudi Arabia to adopt these policies, the U.S. should be prepared to support and invest in Saudi economic diversification and support the development of Saudi nuclear energy. If Saudi Arabia does not respond to these incentives, the U.S. should end all weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and seek other regional partners.
- Topic:
- Diplomacy, Human Rights, International Cooperation, Sovereignty, Political stability, Diversification, and Economic Development
- Political Geography:
- United States and Saudi Arabia