Saudi Arabia Regains Influence in Washington Despite Khashoggi Murder
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Five years after Khashoggi's murder, Saudi Arabia has regained influence in Washington under both Trump and Biden.
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Saudi Arabia is seeking a security pact, nuclear program and Israel deal in exchange for diplomatic ties.
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Despite pledges, Biden has not held Saudi Arabia accountable for human rights abuses.
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Saudi money has rehabilitated MBS's image among think tanks, media and business.
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MBS continues authoritarian rule at home but presents himself as a reformer to the West.
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