A surge in drone attacks and port blockades propels Middle East tension into a wider multi-front crisis, threatening oil flows and regional diplomacy
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A proposed civil atomic pact between Washington and Riyadh faces political uncertainty after post-signing demands link approval to Israel ties.
U.S. policy should aim to contain and reverse China’s foothold in Saudi Arabia, particularly in sensitive tech and defense areas. This means demanding divestment from joint tech hubs, limiting advanced arms sales, and removing Chinese firms from critical telecommunications infrastructure.
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.