![The relationship between Riyadh and Washington is at its most fragile point historically, writes Wright. [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/a1dfa216804146a19b21d32e981c4044_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
2019 could mark the beginning of a new era in US-Saudi relations shaped not by the president but Congress.
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Qatar chose to leave OPEC at a time when the future of the cartel is under question.
2019 could mark the beginning of a new era in US-Saudi relations shaped not by the president but Congress.
Qatar chose to leave OPEC at a time when the future of the cartel is under question.