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Does the US force Saudi Arabia to have a huge defense budget (almost 87 bn $ in 2015) or it is a completely independent decision by the Saudis?
I see. Do you think the US benefits from Saudi Arabia having such a large defense budget?
The US has a longstanding strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, and their defense budget allows them to be a key ally in the region. However, the primary goal of the US-Saudi Arabia relationship is to promote stability and security in the Middle East.