U.S. officials are optimistic about reaching an agreement concerning the defense pact with Saudi Arabia.
The possibility of concluding this agreement within weeks is met with cautious Saudi silence.
The following note highlights several aspects, including:
- The reasons behind Saudi caution
- The challenges the defense pact is expected to face
The note also highlights a telephone call between Saudi National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban and his U.S. counterpart Jake Sullivan.
