Saudi Arabia: Dynamics of the MBS-Trump relationship

4 February 2026

In-DepthReport

Summary

The relationship between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) and U.S. President Donald

Trump is said to be based on pragmatism rather than emotion, and governed by a transactional mentality rather than a traditional alliance.

The following In-depth report examines the MBS-Trump relationship and its regional implications.

Unlock the full report for detailed insights on:

Dynamics of the MBS-Trump relationship
The challenges facing their relationship
Trump’s views on MBS’ regional role

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