OPEC+ Cuts: Has the US-Saudi Relationship Collapsed?

The transcript discusses the strained relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia under President Biden. Initially critical of Saudi Arabia's human rights record and actions in Yemen, Biden's administration faced challenges as global oil prices rose. Despite efforts to mend ties, including a visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's relations with Russia and China have strengthened. OPEC's decision to cut oil production further strained US-Saudi relations, with potential motivations including opposition to a Russian oil price cap and economic self-interest. The long-standing US-Saudi relationship faces significant challenges moving forward.

What were Biden's concerns regarding Saudi Arabia's human rights record?

In what ways has Saudi Arabia's relationship with China evolved in recent years?

What impact did the US shale boom have on the US-Saudi relationship?