Trump not only gave the Saudi crown prince a highlevel reception, but also opened the door to advanced military deals, including the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets on terms similar to those with Israel, which directly threatens the principle of the qualitative military advantage that the United States had guaranteed to Israel for decades. This single gesture set off alarm bells in Benjamin Netanyahu’s circle as it meant that Israel would no longer be the only ally with privileged access to the

most advanced military technology in the region. Added to this was a key element. Muhammad bin Salman announced a pledge to invest $1 trillion in the US economy, strengthening the bilateral relationship, not only militarily but also financially, technologically, and strategically. This massive injection of Saudi capital coupled with agreements on artificial intelligence, data centers, energy, and

advanced technology reveals why in Donald Trump’s logic, the alliance with Saudi Arabia became such a priority. It’s not just about geopolitics, but about money, influence, and direct competition against China in the new centers of global power. At the same time, restrictions were lifted on the sale of high-level artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, strengthening its ambitions to become a global technology hub. This changes the regional balance and reduces the exclusive dependence on…read more watch video