New balances of power in the strategic calculations of Washington and Riyadh The future of relations between Riyadh and Washington will be determined by common interests, not by party rivalries The mid-term elections on November 3, 2026, beyond the competition to change the balance of power in Congress, are considered an important turning point in the political developments of this country; An event whose consequences will affect the future of American policy in the Middle East and Washington's relations with its allies and partners in the Persian Gulf region. The victory of the Democratic Party and obtaining the majority of seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate has a clear message for the administration of Donald Trump, President of the United States: the people's support for his policies is not unconditional, especially in a situation where the consequences of the war with Iran, the increase in energy prices and the increasing pressure of the cost of living have become the main concern of American society. Read another look at Muhammad Khair Ndman.