From oil to atoms: Donald Trump to open nuclear door to Saudis
The Trump administration is preparing a 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing for civilian nuclear infrastructure development. The deal faces scrutiny from non-proliferation experts due to the omission of strict oversight protocols.
Why it matters
This agreement could significantly alter the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and spark intense debate regarding nuclear proliferation risks.
TOI correspondant from Washington: The Trump White House is expected to unveil a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a deal that may reverberate far beyond the middle east while triggering a fierce debate in Washington over nuclear proliferation, regional security, and America's long-term interests.The proposed agreement, similar to the one with India under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act, would permit extensive US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation and eventually allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its own soil under jointly agreed conditions.
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