Saudi Strategy backfires as yes-men shield MBS from reality, turning avoidable defeats into a crisis threatening Vision 2030 itself.
Browsing: Vision 2030
Saudi women gained access to work and education, but real power, assets, and leadership remain out of reach.
Saudi War Financing strains Vision 2030 as oil output falls, defense spending rises, and borrowing deepens the fiscal squeeze.
Iran’s shift toward targeting undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz poses major security threats to Gulf states transitioning to digital economies.
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.
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.