U.S (Washington Insider Magazine) -During the Trump administration, the United States and Saudi Arabia renewed their alliance and were connected via trade and diplomatic relations. Some people criticized this, knowing what the Middle Eastern nation has done recently, but this still was the nature of how Trump commanded his diplomacy during his term. Unfortunately, the US and Saudi Arabia have not always had the best relationship. When Biden entered office earlier this year, the Trump-era alliance with the Middle Eastern nation would be put to the side, possibly permanently.
Biden’s comments on Saudi Arabia
On the subject matter, President Biden called the Saudi Arabian president a de facto ruler and criticized the efforts made before maintaining the relationship with America. As the Biden administration is similar to the Obama administration just five years prior, there are some similarities. However, people wonder if this will be permanent or if the country will return to the alliance when it appears to be a better fit for America’s foreign policy.
A One-Sided Fight for Diplomacy
As it would appear, American forces are willing to end the alliance, but the Saudi Arabian government does not feel the same way about the matter. When asked about the alliance with the American president and administration, the Saudi Arabian president believed that there would be a good relationship between the two nations. However, Biden did not believe in finding common ground to make this a diplomatic arrangement.
No Longer Of US Interest
It can be argued that the US no longer has the same interests as the region. In the past, the Persian Gulf was the home to battles for more ties to the center of the oil industry within the Middle East. The United States who exports much of their oil for higher prices, continually rest on the supply of other nations. However, it can be argued that perhaps the Biden administration is taking a new path towards diplomatic relationships.
Guided by Moral Principles
The United States no longer wants to associate itself with nations that go against their guiding principles. While people have plenty to speak of on the subject, this decision speaks volumes to the rest of the world. Of course, Biden will continue to move forward with a new foreign policy. However, for now, it appears that Saudi Arabia’s desire to be connected and allied with the US will have to take a back seat to America’s domestic and foreign interests in this administration.
