Trump approves Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program without standard safeguards, shifting US non-proliferation stance

President Donald Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. According to administration officials, the agreement is expected to be announced Wednesday. However, the deal drops standard IAEA safeguards, which has raised concerns regarding proliferation and market stability. This decision represents a significant shift in the US non-proliferation stance, as the administration moves forward with the partnership despite the absence of traditional international oversight mechanisms typically required for such programs.