Inside Saudi Arabia’s quiet strategy to navigate the Iran War
Could the war in Iran help redefine Saudi Arabia? Riyadh finds itself navigating a dangerous new reality – balancing its ties with the US, countering
Could the war in Iran help redefine Saudi Arabia? Riyadh finds itself navigating a dangerous new reality – balancing its ties with the US, countering regional threats, and protecting its economic future. Behind the scenes, Saudi Arabia is quietly reshaping its alliances and defense strategy.
So is this a crisis, an opportunity, or both? Megan Sutcliffe, principal analyst for the Middle East and Africa at Sibylline, explains how Saudi Arabia is adapting, and what could come next. Chapters 00:00 - 00:58 How did the Iran War affect Saudi Arabia? 00:58 - 1:58 Why is this a critical moment for Saudi Arabia?
01:58 - 2:57 A defense spending boom 02:57 - 4:52 Economic diversification in the face of competition 4:52 - 06:38 Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ 06:38 - 08:16 Impacts on ties with the US, and interpreting their relationship 08:16 - 09:36 What about relations with Israel?
09:36 - END What can we expect to see from Saudi Arabia now For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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