Moreover, claiming that MBS and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) have no interest in plotting against another monarchy doesn’t add up when we take into consideration the fact that they have shown irrational and irresponsible behavior in the past - until last January, they plotted against Qatar and worked restlessly to overthrow its emir.
South Korea in the Middle East: More Than Usual Business
3 billion was signed in Seoul by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
Defense industry cooperations between Saudi Arabia & Turkey offer great opportunities for both, including the transfer of defense know-how to…
Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey
Egypt criticized Turkey and backed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is widely believed to be behind the brutal murder of Khashoggi.
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
Under Trump, any potential for a rudimentary democracy in the Saudi kingdom was entirely obliterated, as Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, worked to empower his WhatsApp mate Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), then second in line to the throne, at any cost.
Biden Places MBS under Pressure, But Keeps Him for the Future
Seventy-six Saudi nationals have thus been subjected to a visa ban, as members of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's (MBS) security detail, known as the Rapid Intervention Force, were added to the sanctions list.
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
A number of factors are contributing to the changing security environment in the Gulf region as key countries keep a close watch on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) and his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) uncontrolled ambitions.
Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?
The rise of Mohamed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia and his alliance with UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed made a deadly anti-revolutionary combination in the Middle East.
Is the UAE-Saudi Political Alliance Sustainable?
Major players in the alliance have been King Salman's son Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ).
With Biden’s Win, Saudi Arabia Is Now More Desperate to Appease Israel
The Saudis under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) have been the clearest example of this malevolent endeavor.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to resume production in the common oil fields as soon as possible.
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
Finally, in the latest developments to ease tensions between the Saudi-UAE axis and Qatar, it doesn’t seem reasonable for Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed to change course.
French Islam: How France and the UAE Partners to Create a State Approved Religion
” The close relationship between the Crown Prince bin Salman and the Emir of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohammed bin Zayed is already known.
Will the Appointment of a new Energy Minister relieve Saudi Arabia’s Economic Woes?
What this development may represent for the Saudi leadership is that Mohammed bin Salman seems to intend to more directly lead the kingdom’s oil exports and policies to diversify economic resources in accordance with the kingdoms 2030 Vision.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
When Turkey's military brought an end to the YPG's control of Afrin in March 2018, Saudi Arabia’s de-facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), labeled Turkey, Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood as a “triangle of evil.
Cleaning the House: Anti-Opposition Campaign in Saudi Arabia
The King, “the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,” and his troublesome son Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) are accused of being involved in many international criminal activities, including the civil war in Yemen and the Khashoggi murder.
A Revolution Undone: What’s Next for Sudan’s Uprising?
During the last week of May, the President of the Sudanese Transitional Military Council, Abdel Fattah Burhan, met with UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Egyptian President Abdelfattah El-Sisi.
Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
Mohammed Morsi, who came to power with a democratic election, received Doha and Ankara's support, while Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Tel-Aviv were behind the military coup on July 3, 2013.
Jordan: Silent Brother in Gulf Politics
Yet with Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Princes Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) and Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) conducting increasingly maximalist foreign policies, Jordan, like other Sunni Arab/Muslim states, has come under pressure to back Riyadh and Abu Dhabi’s agendas against Iran, Turkey, Qatar, and the Muslim Brotherhood.
To Counter Turkey, Saudi Arabia Backs the YPG in Syria
Saudi Arabia’s backing for the YPG is perhaps best understood within the context of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ), who is the UAE’s de facto ruler, bringing Saudi Arabia into greater alignment with Abu Dhabi regional vision.