The limits of Saudi-Iranian détente
At the very least, an incremental process of détente might lower political temperatures in the Gulf while winning support from Western leaders.
At the very least, an incremental process of détente might lower political temperatures in the Gulf while winning support from Western leaders.
American withdrawal, coupled with the need to diversify Gulf state economies away from oil, is driving efforts to dial down regional tensions.
Afghanistan could emerge as a venue for Middle Eastern rivalries involving not only Saudi Arabia and Iran, but also Turkey and Qatar.