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Saudi Arabia

What Made Riyadh to Step Up its Military Cooperation with Moscow?

In 2020, Saudi Arabia ranked sixth worldwide in military spending, totaling $57.5 billion spent. Presently, the largest suppliers of weapons to the kingdom are NATO member states, and above all the United States. The US Congress has repeatedly called for an end to arms sales to Riyadh in the face of the ongoing war in Yemen...

Vladimir Danilov

Saudia’s Economic Transformation Eyes Riyadh’s Regional Dominance

With Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ already in full motion, it has become increasingly clear that the purpose of this massive and multi-billion dollar economic transformation plan is not just to transform and diversify Saudia’s oil-dependent economy; rather a cardinal objective of this plan is to restore Saudia Arabia’s central position within...

Salman Rafi Sheikh

Why is Saudia Talking to Iran?

In May 2017, when Saudia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS was asked about prospects of direct talks with Iran, he rejected any possibility of such a venture. Back then MBS was politically strong, he was a lot more acceptable in the West, especially the US, and he could, at least in his own calculation, have his cake and eat it too vis-à-vis Iran. As such, back then MBS was more than ready...

Salman Rafi Sheikh

Saudi Arabia Restores Relations with Syria

Vladimir Danilov

Saudi Arabia and Iran Prepare for a Breakthrough in their Relations.

Vladimir Platov

What Will Biden’s Attempts to Tame Riyadh Lead to?

Vladimir Platov

How China Aims to Navigate the Complex Middle East

Salman Rafi Sheikh

The War in Yemen May Bring Major Changes to Saudi Politics

Salman Rafi Sheikh

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