How About A Bad Nuke Deal From Trump? Do You Expect A Good One?
Photo illustration by Aleksey Kondratyev for The New York Times By W.J. Hennigan Mr. Hennigan writes about national security for Opinion. The most significant nuclear development in the Middle East in a generation now sits in the hands of Congress. The Trump administration this week presented its nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to lawmakers for review, opening the door for the kingdom to enrich its own reactor fuel. President Trump has not publicly released the complete text of the deal, so it’s difficult to assess whether it aligns with American security interests. Unquestionably, the most provocative aspect is the prospect of enrichment — even if for peaceful purposes at the outset — because it could hand Saudi Arabia the technical means to pursue a nuclear device. If it does go through, the accord could trigger a cascading effect across the region that culminates in a dangerous arms race. Washington should expect partners like the United Arab Emirates, Egypt ...
