The US-Saudi nuclear deal needs improvement
The United States and Saudi Arabia are in the final stages of a landmark nuclear arrangement. But a pact between longtime allies must not become a backdoor for America’s enemies. Congress must demand that the administration make the classified agreement public and put essential safeguards in place.
TL;DR
- The US and Saudi Arabia are in the final stages of a nuclear arrangement.
- Congress has a 90-day review period for the '123 agreement'.
- Concerns exist about the agreement being classified, limiting congressional and public scrutiny.
- A precondition of Saudi recognition of Israel, promised by Trump, has not been met.
- The deal could potentially benefit China due to Saudi Arabia's security pact with Pakistan.
- Congress should demand safeguards, a ban on uranium enrichment/reprocessing, and adherence to the IAEA's Additional Protocol.