President Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Raises Concerns Over U.S. Nonproliferation Policy
President Trump has signed a controversial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to access U.S. nuclear technology and potentially enrich uranium on its soil. This deal, signed on July 22, 2026, has sparked criticism for undermining decades of U.S. nonproliferation efforts. The agreement was initially devoid of any conditions related to Saudi-Israeli normalization, a key aspect that was later added by Trump, potentially jeopardizing the deal. The move has been criticized for lacking strategic foresight and for being inconsistent with previous U.S. policies, such as the 2009 U.S.-Emirati nuclear accord, which imposed stricter nonproliferation measures. 
