Dragging the United States into the quagmire: The United States should not strengthen its ties with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have emerged as major participants in global politics as a result of their oil production capacity and closeness to US rivals. Following differences over the war in Ukraine, President Biden and the UAE are reportedly contemplating a "strategic security pact." Biden also intends to meet with Saudi Arabia to repair a tense relationship. Biden's "major agenda" for this meeting is l....