Saudi Arabia Deep Dive – Enhanced diplomatic cooperation with China will accompany further deepening of economic ties with Asia 15 December 2022 Economy Geopolitics
China – Summit with Saudi Arabia will expand diplomatic influence in non-Western countries 13 December 2022
Saudi Arabia – President Xi Jinping’s visit to kingdom will further develop Chinese ties, and highlights drift away from Washington 7 December 2022
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh will continue outreach to Asia but remains reliant on Washington as a security partner 22 November 2022
Region: Middle East Saudi Arabia – Kingdom’s strong economic growth will continue into 2023 Business Economy
Region: Middle East Wider security considerations will sustain working relations between Riyadh and Washington despite anger over OPEC+ production cut Geopolitics Stability
Region: Middle East Oil infrastructure will face major renewed risk of cross-border attacks if Yemen truce is not revived in coming weeks Geopolitics Stability
Region: Middle East Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s (MbS) appointment as prime minister will not significantly alter domestic or foreign policy Geopolitics Stability
Region: Middle East Saudi Arabia will maintain working relationship with Russia despite Western efforts to isolate Moscow Geopolitics
Region: Middle East Despite huge investment, tourism sector will grow only gradually over coming years given difficulties in expanding into Western markets Economy
Region: Middle East Saudi Arabia will aim to capitalise on growing US-Chinese tensions without alienating either partner Economy Geopolitics
Region: Middle East Renewed US arms sales to Riyadh will increase Gulf region’s resilience against threats from Iran and its proxies Geopolitics Stability
Region: Middle East Riyadh will increase oil production following crown prince’s pledge but not to levels desired by US Economy Geopolitics
