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Thursday, February 7, 2019

How Should the US Handle Saudi Nuclear Power Aspirations?

How Should the US Handle Saudi Nuclear Power Aspirations?: The US is on the horns of a dilemma regarding Saudi Arabia’s interest in nuclear power. Washington would like to cajole Riyadh into a deal that would strengthen non-proliferation, but the kingdom is well aware of the competitors vying for its business and is not necessarily receptive to such arguments. This is a concern for the US, which does not want a Russian or Chinese nuclear energy market to flourish in Saudi Arabia.

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