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How Saudi Arabia's ruler used chaos in the Middle East to get what he wants from the US

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Joe Biden pledged to make Saudi Arabia's new ruler a 'pariah' in his first term in office.

But as Biden nears the end of his term, Saudi - US relations are closer than they have been for years .

Analysts say that MBS has navigated increasing regional chaos to emphasize the kingdom's importance to Washington .

The Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas has disturbed Saudi Arabia .

Prince Mohammed is striking a hard bargain to keep a potential deal alive.

He's demanding the formation of a Palestinian state and new US security guarantees.

Saudi Arabia was engaged in a brutal war with the Houthis until 2022 , with Biden imposing a weapons sales ban.

Biden administration now sees Saudi Arabia as a "constructive" actor in tamping down Houthi aggression.