Most research on American-Saudi relations focuses on oil-driven factors, neglecting ideological and cultural ties. Mainstream literature often frames these relations as a "clash of civilisations" or a dynamic between "the kings and the presidents." However, this paper, utilising a feminist geopolitical framework, highlights an ideological-cultural connection between Americanisation by the U.S. and Wahhabism in Saudi Arabia. Through thematic analysis, I theorise this relationship as Americanised Wahhabism. I then employ critical sociopolitical discourse analysis to examine how it perpetuates geopolitical violence against women in Saudi Arabia, including Saudi and migrant workers. While Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman celebrates Vision 2030 with Hollywood stars, Saudi women like Manahel al-Otaibi are sentenced to 11 years in prison for their choice of clothing. This paper critically challenges the whitewashing of violence against women.

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