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November 2025
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America and Saudi Arabia at a Strategic Crossroads: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s US Visit

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Inquiries: tmagnuson@hudson.org.

America and Saudi Arabia at a Strategic Crossroads: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s US Visit

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November 26, 2025
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November 2025
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Inquiries: tmagnuson@hudson.org.

Speakers:
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Michael Doran

Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

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Bernard Haykel

Former Senior Fellow (Nonresident), Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East

Hudson Institute’s Michael Doran and Bernard Haykel will discuss Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to the United States and its implications for the future of the US-Saudi partnership. They will explore the evolving strategic alignment between Washington and Riyadh, the significance of recent US arms sales, how Iran has shaped the broader regional landscape, and the Trump administration’s approach to Saudi Arabia. The discussion will also examine Saudi Arabia’s domestic transformation under Vision 2030, the kingdom’s shifting global posture, and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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