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.
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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
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