9. Saudi Nuclear Ambitions Spark Congressional Oversight - AHENRY SOKOLSKI 091826

1701 ARABIA Saudi Nuclear Ambitions Spark Congressional Oversight Henry Sokolski analyzes the controversial US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement, which permits Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium domestically. Congressional leaders from both parties are demanding transparency regarding classified documents stored in Capitol facilities that conceal vendor lists and fuel supply terms. Sokolski warns that domestic enrichment creates severe proliferation risks, as inspectors cannot guarantee timely warnings before potential weaponization, especially since Saudi Arabia refuses comprehensive IAEA inspections at undeclared sites. Furthermore, constructing nuclear reactors in an active conflict zone exposes facilities to Houthi missile strikes and cyberattacks, while global powers simultaneously escalate offensive space-control capabilities. (9)