Relationship Details

This document is a scanned copy of a Washington Post article titled 'Amid the Arab Spring, a U.S.-Saudi split' by Nawaf Obaid, marked as 'Article 4' with a House Oversight footer. The text analyzes the deterioration of U.S.-Saudi relations following the Arab Spring, citing Saudi Arabia's military intervention in Bahrain (against U.S. advice) and disagreements over U.S. policy in Iraq and toward Israel. The article also highlights the rising tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran, noting Iran's funding of proxy groups and criticism of Saudi actions in Bahrain.

This page appears to be part of a geopolitical report or briefing paper (likely utilized by the House Oversight Committee) detailing the economic strength and military strategy of Saudi Arabia. It highlights Saudi Arabia's massive financial reserves ($550B) and military spending ($100B) intended to counter regional threats like Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood. It argues that while Saudi Arabia remains a U.S. partner in counterterrorism, the Kingdom is increasingly pursuing an independent security agenda due to perceived failures in U.S. policy.