The geopolitical environment is currently looking somewhat tense. On the one hand, a number of countries have worked together to move away from the US dollar. On the other hand, they simultaneously assign responsibility for the macroeconomic crisis. In fact, political figures around the world have openly expressed their opposition.
Now, a recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal revealed that the crown prince of Saudi Arabia recently informed his friends that he was no longer interested in conquering the United States. He even said he expects “something in return” for anything he gives to Washington, according to unnamed people familiar with the exchange.
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has certainly expressed his extremist views before. He said in March 2022 that he doesn’t care if Vice President Joe Biden misinterprets things about him.
In fact, when asked if Biden had any misconceptions about the crown prince at the time, he replied, “I just don’t care.” He went on to say that Biden should focus on American interests. The prince added: “We have no right to lecture you in America. It’s the same the other way around,” he stressed.
The other day, Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers announced a series of unexpected cuts from May to the end of the year, amounting to 1.15 million barrels per day. The price of oil could rise as a result of this action. Saudi Arabia is trying to develop an independent economic plan from the United States, as Watcher Guru has previously documented. Therefore, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s remarks are hardly shocking given the deteriorating ties between Saudi Arabia and the Biden administration.