Geopolitical and strategic importance of Saudi Arabia and opportunities it brings are discussed. Other topics discussed are Arab NATO, Saudi Expansion, Holy City of Mecca, Nuclear Energy, Muhammed Ben Salman, and economy of Saudi Arabia. Here we also discuss diplomatic relations Saudi Arabia has with other superpowers and nations in the region. Soft overthro ... Show More
May 2023
Riyadh and the World: What to Make of Saudi Arabia’s Recent Diplomacy
<p>Saudi Arabia’s diplomacy is flourishing after a decade in which Riyadh has been entangled in regional conflicts and rivalries. Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has turned the page on the Gulf Cooperation Council dispute, opened talks with Huthi rebels in Yemen, agreed to ... Show More
47m 32s
Apr 2023
Iran and Saudi open embassies as thaw continues, U.S.-Saudi diplomacy changes, and much more...
In Episode 82, the 966 hosts fly solo and discuss some of the top developments of late on Saudi Arabia - and there are a lot of them. First, the hosts discuss Richard’s One Big Thing, which is the readout of the recent call between the U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sulliva ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2023
Raving in Riyadh – The New Saudi Arabia with Sami Hamdi
From the war in Yemen to raves in Riyadh, political analyst Sami Hamdi analyses the ‘modern’ Saudi Arabia as a regional power. Many see the country to be a staunch ally, even stooge of the United States, yet others hail its recent strategic turn under Muhammad Bin Salman as a sig ... Show More
1h 35m