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Significance
The visit signals that the Biden administration accepts that it must deal with the crown prince and is reconciled to him becoming king. Bin Salman was worried that Washington might seek to support the claims of his uncle, former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef.
Impacts
The meeting with Biden will likely advance Saudi Arabia's unofficial relationship with Israel, particularly in relation to security matters.
Bin Salman will begin visiting Europe and the United States in a bid to attract foreign direct investment into the kingdom.
Tribal leaders, who have largely been co-opted, will attempt to delay domestic changes sought by the government.
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