Rumors swirling that Washington's pushing F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia might not just be about defense contracts. Some analysts suspect this could tie into Trump's broader strategy to breathe new life into the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The move raises questions: Is this arms deal a chess piece in reshaping trade routes? IMEC aims to rival traditional corridors, potentially impacting everything from energy flows to digital infrastructure. If Saudi Arabia strengthens military ties with the U.S., it could anchor regional stability—critical for any economic mega-project. Whether this revives IMEC or just fattens defense budgets remains speculative, but the geopolitical puzzle is getting more intricate.