Why the Saudi Levers of Power Are Failing Against Trump and Netanyahu's Wall | NYGazet

The Kingdom's Seemingly Endless Wealth, Which Has Worked to Bridge and Maintain Ties With Several Middle Eastern Countries, Finds the Limits of Its Influence With the U.S., Which It Cannot Afford to Alienate, and Israel, Which Can Do as It Pleases So Long as It Has Trump's Support

Mohammad Bin Salman, the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, can take pride in an extraordinary diplomatic achievement: His campaign to win recognition of a Palestinian state and advance the two-state solution gained further legitimacy whe... [783 chars]