US Congress Discovers Money for Saudis, Not Healthcare
Aramco, Saudi Arabia's oil giant, just inked over $30 billion in preliminary deals with US companies, according to The New Arab. This happens just as the Biden administration signals a 'reset' with the Saudi regime, despite its well-documented human rights abuses—from the Khashoggi murder to the devastating war in Yemen. Funny how 'humanitarian concerns' always seem to take a backseat when oil
money and lucrative contracts for American corporations are on the table. This financial handshake follows a familiar pattern: the US condemns autocratic actions while simultaneously enabling them with arms sales and economic partnerships. It raises questions: are US 'values' just for public consumption, while the real diplomacy unfolds in corporate boardrooms, securing fossil fuel profits and
geopolitical influence? Clearly, some 'special relationships' are more equal—and profitable—than others. (Source: The New Arab, 2025-11-19, though headlines like this have a timeless quality).