Reverse the degradation of the U.S.–Saudi partnership

What has happened

1. Jul 16, 2026 Done

   The President determined that the proposed U.S.-Saudi agreement for cooperation concerning peaceful uses of nuclear energy (a section 123 agreement) will promote and not constitute an unreasonable risk to the common defense and security, and transmitted it to Congress. Taken with the Major Non-NATO Ally designation, this is the partnership restored and deepened; a U.S. civil-nuclear agreement also directly displaces the Chinese and Russian offers the Quote worries about.

   • Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

     Primary Executive branch Jul 16, 2026

2. Jan 13, 2026 Partially done

   The President designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, the strongest formal upgrade of the bilateral security relationship available without a treaty.

   • Presidential Determination on Designation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally

     Primary Executive branch Jan 13, 2026