Saudi Arabia’s New “With Us or Against Us” Attitude
“The Kingdom’s new era seems to be predominantly one of both inward conservatism and outward activism.”
December 13, 2015i | http://nationalinterest.org/feature/saudi-arabias-new-%E2%80%9C-us-or-against-us%E2%80%9D-attitude-14596
This January King Salman will
mark a year as leader of Saudi Arabia. As the new cabinet in Riyadh
adjusts to the personal proclivities and vision of King Salman for the
year ahead, it will face pressures to maintain its unity and support for
a new set of policies for the Kingdom, even as realities evolve on the
ground. As this last year has shown, King Salman is taking a more robust
approach to regional defense and security. While it may be better to be
feared than to be loved, rising challenges from regional actors in
neighboring states will continue to test the limits of Saudi
capabilities and put pressure on the government in Riyadh to hold rank.
http://nationalinterest.org/feature/saudi-arabias-new-%E2%80%9C-us-or-against-us%E2%80%9D-attitude-14596
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