The US and Saudi Arabia have a mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to oil. The US gets a steady supply of black gold, while Saudi Arabia gets a nice chunk of change. It's a win-win situation that's kept the two countries cozy for decades.
But it's not all about the benjamins, baby! The US and Saudi Arabia also have a strong strategic partnership. They work together on counter-terrorism efforts, and Saudi Arabia is even a member of the US-led coalition against ISIS. Talk about a power duo!
Saudi Arabia's royal family has also played a big role in shaping the US-Saudi relationship. From King Abdulaziz to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the royals have been wining and dining with US presidents for years. It's a delicate dance of diplomacy and etiquette, but someone's gotta do it!
Tensions in the Saudi-American Relationship | Brookings
