Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia: Joe Biden’s visit, Middle East shifts - analysis

For some, that tectonic shift is shocking; for others, it means the chance to anchor the US in several strong states in the region and not need to act as a shield for those countries.

US President Joe Biden walks to board a plane following an Arab summit, at King Abdulaziz International Airprot, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022

(photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JULY 18, 2022 14:29

Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia: Joe Biden’s visit, Middle East shifts - analysis

For some, that tectonic shift is shocking; for others, it means the chance to anchor the US in several strong states in the region and not need to act as a shield for those countries.

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Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia: Joe Biden’s visit, Middle East shifts - analysis

For some, that tectonic shift is shocking; for others, it means the chance to anchor the US in several strong states in the region and not need to act as a shield for those countries.

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