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The Crown Prince Visit: Saudi Ambitions and US Interests

Mohammed Bin Salman’s first official visit to the US as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince will be defined by politics. For US President Donald Trump, it’s a chance to get the Kingdom's growing ambitions in line with Washington’s foreign policy interests on a host of issues, including the war in Yemen, the Saudi-led Qatar boycott, and how to deal with Iran.

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Mohammed Bin Salman’s first official visit to the US as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince will be defined by politics. For US President Donald Trump, it’s a chance to get the Kingdom's growing ambitions in line with Washington’s foreign policy interests on a host of issues, including the war in Yemen, the Saudi-led Qatar boycott, and how to deal with Iran.

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