Behind the Ceremonies: Unpacking Saudi Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit Amid Unresolved Controversies

The forthcoming visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington is being staged with all the trappings of a state visit: arrival ceremonies, high-profile bilateral meetings, multiple deal signings, and lavish dinners hosted by the First Lady. However, beneath this display of pomp lies a more troubling narrative — one that challenges America's professed values of justice, sovereignty, and principled leadership. Why Does Washington Overlook Accountability for Strategic Convenience? Since the brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul—a crime U.S. intelligence agencies have tied directly to the crown prince—the United States has...