Trump is right: Give Saudi Arabia nuclear tech before China does

The proposed U.S. agreement to assist Saudi Arabia in establishing a civilian nuclear energy program highlights a strategic shift amid ongoing tensions with Iran. This move underscores the belief in both Washington and Riyadh that safeguarding national interests necessitates a new approach to their long-standing relationship. The timing, especially with the U.S. engaged in a war on Iran, suggests a calculated effort to preempt China from gaining a foothold in Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions, thus maintaining a strategic advantage in the region. This deal has significant implications for regional security dynamics and the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.