Welcome to "Inside the Epicenter" with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg. In this episode of Inside the Epicenter, host Joel Rosenberg sits down with former US ambassador and veteran Middle East advisor Dennis Ross to unpack Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent visit to Washington and its far-reaching implications. Together, they explore Saudi Arabia's sweeping social and economic changes, the strengthening U.S.-Saudi relationship, and the critical role of technology, defense, and energy in the kingdom's transformation. Dennis Ross shares firsthand insights on the prospects for Israeli-Saudi normalization, how October 7th shifted regional dynamics, and what's at stake for both the US and Middle East allies going forward. If you want a front-row seat to diplomatic strategy, behind-the-scenes stories, and the future of peace in the region, this conversation is not to be missed.

(00:02) "US-Saudi Relations and MBS"
(10:07) "U.S.-Saudi Relations and Strategy"
(12:28) "Biden Administration Defense Treaty Hurdles"
(17:18) Saudi Arabia Opening to Diversity
(24:51) Saudi-Israeli Relations: Challenges Persist
(29:21) "Israel-Saudi Peace & Challenges."
(32:47) Support Joshua Fund Monthly
(38:31) "Saudi-Israel Strategic Convergence Explaine.d"
(43:34) Saudi-Israeli Relations and Coexistence
(48:50) "Path to Palestinian Stateho.od"
(58:28) "Support Needed for Growing Miss.ion"
(01:00:49) "Support The Joshua Fund Mis.sion"

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Verse of the Day:  Romans 15:25-27: But now, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to contribute to the relief of poverty among the saints in Jerusalem. For they were glad to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to do them a service also in material things.

Pray for a much better and more encouraging 2026
Pray that God gives leaders in the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel the wisdom to deal appropriately with issues that come.

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Links For Reference

Dennis Ross Interview Part 1 | All Israel News

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A18opwDCe7c&pp=ygUqSm9lbCByb3NlbmJlcmcgZGVubmlzIHJvc3MgYWxsIGlzcmFlbCBuZXdz

Statecraft 2.0

https://a.co/d/4A0jXT9

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