USA – Saudi Arabia: Priority Positions of Bilateral Interaction

This article examines the Biden administration's recalibration of U.S.-Saudi relations in response to the Gaza conflict and expanding cooperation in advanced technology. The study aims to analyze Washington’s strategies to bolster the resilience of Saudi Arabia and Israel against Iranian threats. Utilizing official materials from the White House, State Department, and Pentagon, along with statistical data and analytical publications, the research employs the comparative method to demonstrate that Biden’s policy shift toward Riyadh stems from a fundamental transformation of the Middle Eastern geostrategic landscape. The deepening U.S.-Saudi partnership in digital technologies marks a shift beyond traditional oil-based cooperation, fostering a new model of engagement between the Gulf states and Washington, supported by American tech leaders. The escalating military crisis has disrupted regional stability with a powerful wave, paralyzing fragile political balances. Therefore, the dynamics of events got out of control of the ruling elites, leading to the aggravation of relations between radical forces. Despite this volatility, the Gaza conflict and Houthi attacks have drawn Washington and Riyadh closer, urging Biden to announce the resumption of military supplies to Saudi Arabia in August 2024. The study establishes that conflicts in the Middle East, along with other challenges, present unprecedented strategic dilemmas for Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Washington’s allies. In response, the United States pursues a defense agreement with Riyadh to reinforce its regional security posture. This evolving dynamic underscores a broader transformation in the U.S. Middle East policy, where military and technological cooperation are intertwined to counterbalance Iran’s influence and stabilize the region.