The kingdom is leveraging great power competition to advance its interests, engaging the U.S., China, and Russia to fulfill different strategic needs. Saudi Arabia envisions a new global order where it is recognized as a partner, not a subordinate.
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Turkey masters strategic ambiguity. A NATO member buying Russian arms and courting China, Ankara exploits its unique position to broker global deals and carve out an independent, influential role in a fractured world.
Through Vision 2030, Riyadh is diversifying its economy and diplomacy, mediating deals with rivals via China and investing in Africa. This marks a strategic shift from reliance on a single great power to becoming an assertive, self-interested center of influence.