The Trump administration has prioritized strategic and economic ties with Saudi Arabia over human rights concerns, neglecting issues like travel bans on US citizens and repression of dissent.
In a new policy brief, Haydn Welch, Sheridan Cole, and Seth Binder examine the evolution of US-Saudi relations during Biden’s term, analyzing key inflection points and strategic considerations that shaped policy.
Turkey presents a powerful case where idealism and pragmatism meet. Pushing for human rights, democracy, and the rule of law not only serves Western ideals but also Western interests.