Saudi MBS and the closing window: A final shot at U.S. nuclear support

2 April 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) views Trump’s second presidency as a crucial window for

securing a U.S. backed Saudi nuclear program.

However, internal U.S. resistance and Riyadh’s strategic maneuvering complicates the process.

This note explores MBS nuclear strategy, including:

Views on the current nuclear opportunity
White House divisions on the nuclear deal
The role of phased normalization
Saudi outreach to alternative partners

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