Saudi-US Relations 2009-2016 A Study in the Areas of Security and Armaments

Abstract

During the period of President Barack Obama, the region witnessed developments and events that cast a shadow over Saudi-US relations, especially after Obama adopted policies that were not welcomed by Saudi Arabia. The Arabs demanded further concessions on the Palestinian issue. For the nuclear deal, Saudi Arabia has reluctantly supported, as it had no options. On the subject of the Saudi military action in Yemen, the Obama administration has supported this move, but to the extent that the Kingdom is in continuing need for the United States rather than full support that enables Saudi Arabia resolve it quickly. In spite of the intersections mentioned above, the scope of American armament to Saudi Arabia has continued to be increased by signing of the largest contracts between the two parties over the history of the relationship between them, and this proves that the strategic relationship between the two parties is not changed by the arrival of this or that US President to the White House.