Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy
The new Saudi realignment
| OpinionThere are two main milestones in restructuring Saudi Arabian foreign policy in the post-Cold War …
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OpinionThe debate over normalization with the Assad regime in Washington
By Kadir ÜstünThe Syrian regime is using earthquake diplomacy to gain more legitimacy and accelerate the normalization process in the region. Following the earthquake, Egyptian Foreign Minister Shukri met with Assad in Damascus and delivered humanitarian aid to Syria through the regime. The day after the visit of the UAE Foreign Minister al-Nahyan, who is trying to lead the normalization process with Syria, Assad allowed UN aid teams to cross into opposition-controlled areas of Syria. It is no secret that many Arab countries, including the UAE and Egypt, prefer normalizing ties with the Syrian regime. Although the American administration has expressed its opposition to normalization efforts with the Assad regime in the region, there is no indication of serious pressure being exerted on this issue.
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OpinionWhat happened in the Gulf in 2021?
By Muhittin AtamanThe Gulf states undertook huge transformations in their foreign policy in 2021.
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OpinionSaudi Arabia is in big trouble
By Burhanettin DuranRiyadh has a long history of abductions and enforced disappearances when it comes to dissidents.
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Heavy price of saving the day in the Middle...
By Fahrettin AltunWe need to see that a big, malevolent game is being played. Of course, regional countries' faulty strategies, steps to save the day and especially elites' efforts to gain ground in domestic politics catalyze foreign powers' manipulations and interventions. However, it is indisputable that the region is currently facing a new policy of disintegration plotted by foreign powers.
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The Future of Qatar Crisis Remains Vague
By Kılıç Buğra KanatSince the eruption of the crisis and its aftermath, it has become clear that this is not the best way to stop the destabilizing policies of other actors in the region.
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Much Brings Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia Together
By Muhittin AtamanTurkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar could be leading forces for such a strong alliance.
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Saudi Foreign Policy: The Need For Change
By Burhanettin DuranAfter the death of King Abdullah, the Saudi royal family could face several challenges in the future and a power struggle as palace intrigue could emerge.
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5 Questions: The Gulf’s View on a Possible US...
By Gülşah Neslihan AkkayaGülşah Neslihan Akkaya: No official statement has been issued; however, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will clearly support the intervention as Saudi Arabia is the number one arms provider to the Syrian opposition.