Saudi MBS and the closing window: A final shot at U.S. nuclear supportnote

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) views Trump’s second presidency as a crucial window for securing a U.S. backed Saudi nuclear program.

However, internal U.S. resistance and Riyadh’s strategic maneuvering complicates the process.

This note explores MBS nuclear strategy, including:

- Views on the current nuclear opportunity

- White House divisions on the nuclear deal

- The role of phased normalization

- Saudi outreach to alternative partners