Saudi MBS and Sullivan discuss normalization and Red Sea alliancenote

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) met on 13/12/2023 with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Riyadh.

Discussions are said to have centered on the Saudi-Israeli normalization of ties and the Red Sea alliance.

This note provides a comprehensive overview of the following:

- Sullivan’s attempts to discuss a comprehensive Saudi-Israeli normalization of ties deal

- MBS’ two conditions to reactivate discussions concerning normalization

The note also highlights MBS’ position on forming a naval alliance in the Red Sea.