Why proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal has triggered alarm over proliferation risks

The Trump administration is preparing to move ahead with a landmark civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could reshape the Middle East's strategic landscape.While the deal is being pitched as a way to deepen US-Saudi ties and support the kingdom's clean energy ambitions, critics fear it could weaken decades-old global nuclear non-proliferation norms and trigger a regional arms race.At the heart of the concern is one key issue: the proposed agreement would reportedly allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process spent nuclear fuel, technologies that can power civilian nuclear reactors but can also be used to produce material for nuclear weapons.Here's why the deal is attracting global attention.What is the proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal?The Trump administration is backing a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that would give Saudi Arabia access to US nuclear technology while opening the door for American companies to build nuclear facilities in the kingdom.Two sources…