'Once a bastion of Western influence...Saudi Arabia may be shifting its allegiance toward the East. Tired of Washington’s wavering support, the Saudis are warming to China. Still, it is not clear Beijing can replace Washington.' -SGhasseminejad
For half a century, the special relationship between Washington and Riyadh has rested on an arrangement whereby the United States protects Saudi Arabia from foreign threats while the Saudis protect the Americans from instability in world oil markets. However, as the U.S. inches closer to energy independence, its reliance on Saudi oil has diminished. Their original arrangement now seems less relevant.
But the roots of Saudi realignment run deeper than mere economics. Washington has failed to respond effectively to the threats faced by its traditional allies in the Persian Gulf. Above all, Washington’s inability or unwillingness to react with sufficient vigor to Tehran’s provocations has left the Saudis feeling vulnerable and abandoned.
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