Saudi Arabia’s Quest for a New Identity
Saudi Arabia’s search for a new identity has given rise to a new kind of Saudi nationalism that consolidates the…
Saudi Arabia’s search for a new identity has given rise to a new kind of Saudi nationalism that consolidates the…
Low oil prices, while benefiting US domestic interests, challenge Gulf allies such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Russia’s relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE are characterized by pragmatism and strategic interests.
Prince Khalid expressed concerns about Israel’s government, describing it as having an “extreme, absolutist perspective” and failing to work towards…
In a surprising turn of events, Germany has announced its decision not to oppose the sale of Eurofighter jets to…
The US hopes to mitigate China’s influence via the Belt and Road Initiative by supporting the India-Europe economic corridor.
China’s mediation diplomacy in the Middle East will continue, and how the United States will respond remains an open question.
While MENA governments continue to invest in urban mega projects, observers have raised questions about their sustainability.
The emerging multipolar order may not prove stable, but it currently serves the interests of the Middle Eastern middle powers…
Joint Iranian-Arab naval exercises are indicative of an important geopolitical shift taking place in the Middle East.
Through the Saudi-Iran deal, China declared its aspiration to become the hegemon in the Middle East, a title the U.S.…
A multipolar order in the Middle East is definitely not guaranteed, but it appears to be the most likely option.
Argentina and Saudi Arabia may soon join the BRICS group, which would bolster the multipolar world order.
In the worst-case scenario, the U.S. tightening will drive Saudi Arabia closer to Russia and China.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt want to strengthen their ties with BRICS members, and this interest is not one-sided.
Will Biden set the “crown jewel” of the Arab-Israeli relations?
The million-dollar question is whether Saudi and Emirati alignment with Russia and China presents a real shift in their relations…
Until MBS visited Turkey on June 22, Saudis preferred to talk with Turkey behind the scenes and extend the negotiation…
Turkey can provide security guarantees to both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi through its effective drones.
Qatar as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, still appears to be the UAE’s primary competitor.
Saad Hariri is no longer the man for the job.
No matter how the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran grows in 2022, Saudi Arabia will continue to see Iran…
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