Bangladesh, Nov. 16 -- The upcoming visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington marks a pivotal moment not just in bilateral relations, but in the broader regional realignment unfolding across the Middle East. While official statements highlight cooperation in trade, investment, and energy, the summits significance extends far beyond economics. It comes at a sensitive geopolitical juncture-one defined by shifting alliances, evolving security landscapes, and an American administration recalibrating many of its past regional assumptions.

This will be the Crown Princes second meeting with President Donald Trump in just six months. The frequency itself underscores the depth of engagement that both capitals are seeking as th...