A Nuclear Compromise: What Does it Mean for Global Stability? The United States is poised to announce a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop its civilian nuclear program.
The agreement, worth tens of billions of dollars, would enable US companies to build a facility in Saudi Arabia for producing enriched uranium, fuel that can be used for power plants or nuclear bombs.
On the surface, the deal appears to promote energy cooperation between the two nations. Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil exports.