Riyadh’s domestic campaign against political Islam clashes with its regional proxy alignments,exposing the critical security trade-offs of Saudi Arabia’s choice
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Riyadh’s domestic campaign against political Islam clashes with its regional proxy alignments,exposing the critical security trade-offs of Saudi Arabia’s choice
Iran’s escalation is paradoxically forcing Gulf states closer together;shared security threats are pushing Riyadh ,Abu Dhabi to prioritize defense over rivalry