Trump adds Israel recognition clause to Saudi nuclear pact. Will the deal stand?

This episode of Statecraft examines US diplomacy and domestic accountability following the civil nuclear agreement between Washington and Riyadh. The deal faces uncertainty after a condition was added requiring formal diplomatic recognition of Israel through the Abraham Accords.

Meanwhile, in India, widespread student protests over the NEET examination paper leak have sparked intense debate over political accountability and the resignation of education officials, drawing comparisons with global precedents of ministerial resignations. The broadcast also covers global trade developments, including new import tariffs targeting sixty trading nations under Section 301, ongoing military strikes in the Middle East, and legislative progress on the US defence authorisation act to expand bilateral military technology cooperation.