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How Will JASTA Affect America’s Relationship With Saudi Arabia?

The first veto override of the Obama presidency indicates that Congress is willing to challenge the White House over our alliance with Saudi Arabia. But how much will really change?

My latest for Pacific Standard: How much will the U.S.-Saudi relationship really change after Congress’ veto override of JASTA this week?

Within the span of one week, Congress has enabled American citizens to take the Saudi government to court over state-sponsored terrorism allegations, yet also agreed to arm the same government as a sign of goodwill between allies .

(Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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