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A day after the United States signed a landmark civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, President Trump added a new condition: Riyadh must recognise the State of Israel.
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On this episode, Sumi Somaskanda, Caitríona Perry and Bernd Debusmann discuss what we know about the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, the implications for the fragile balance of power in the Middle East, and the fact that Israel could now make or break the agreement.
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
00:00 Welcome to The President’s Path
01:08 The US-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal
03:47 The Long Road to a Deal
07:45 Political Reaction in Washington
09:28 Trump’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia
10:28 Can Saudi Arabia Be Prevented from Building Nuclear Weapons?
12:17 Will Congress Support the Deal?
12:40 What Does This Mean for Trump’s Legacy?
You can watch more episodes of The President's Path here 👉🏽 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fNqET8NRP5nvRNKwbkZVcF
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A day after the United States signed a landmark civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, President Trump added a new condition: Riyadh must recognise the State of Israel.
Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 bbc.in/3VyyriM
On this episode, Sumi Somaskanda, Caitríona Perry and Bernd Debusmann discuss what we know about the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, the implications for the fragile balance of power in the Middle East, and the fact that Israel could now make or break the agreement.
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: path@bbc.co.uk
00:00 Welcome to The President’s Path
01:08 The US-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal
03:47 The Long Road to a Deal
07:45 Political Reaction in Washington
09:28 Trump’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia
10:28 Can Saudi Arabia Be Prevented from Building Nuclear Weapons?
12:17 Will Congress Support the Deal?
12:40 What Does This Mean for Trump’s Legacy?
You can watch more episodes of The President's Path here 👉🏽 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4fNqET8NRP5nvRNKwbkZVcF
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