A pact might fall short of the cast-iron, Nato-style defence guarantees the kingdom initially sought when the issue was first discussed between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Joe Biden
The two nations enjoy a robust trading and economic relationship, a shared desire for peace and stability in the Middle East, and an enthusiasm for a bright future of innovative solutions to myriad challenges.
The Biden administration is lobbying Democratic senators to put the brakes on a bill that would alter U.S. policy toward Taiwan, including by designating it as a major non-NATO ally.